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Folks,

Dux:

As I understand the Well Dressing parade or procession it probably originated in pagan times, being thanksgiving to the gods for the gift of water.

You say Derbyshire still has villages that give thanks for their water? Most of the villages that hold Well Dressing ceremonies are supposed to be sited on limestone beds where the water drains through the rock very quickly after a rain storm leaving the ground dry again. Obviously a difficult place to exist in times past with limited access to water.

I am noticing a pattern here. Anytime there are large crowds of people stalking the streets carrying torches or blunt instruments you seem to depart for a safer locale. Have fun in Worcestershire and do remember to bring home plenty of that wonderful sauce. My favorite, that is available in these parts, is the Lea & Perrin brand.