'Wroth Silver' Ceromony

[Lex]

An interesting ceremony; the website could do with an update though: http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/ancient-wroth-silver-ceremony-held-10307618

[rebbonk]

I hadn't heard of this until yesterday. Sometimes the local rag does come up with a gem or two.

[Lex]

It was the 1st time I'd come across it as well.

[Lex]

People literally go through hell & high water to keep the tradition going: https://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/news/people/residents-brave-flooding-attend-britains-oldest-ceremony-ryton-complete-rum-pipes-and-fantastically-strange-forfeit-1327347

[rebbonk]

Incredible.