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Custom And Tradition Collection

"Preserving the Rich Tapestry of Custom and Tradition" From the vibrant Gypsy camp at MCF01_02_1069 to the picturesque Burton Bradstock village captured in MCF01_02_0667

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Gypsy camp MCF01_02_1069
MAUGERSBURY MANOR, MAUGERSBURY, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A group of gypsies with their caravans camped by the boundary wall of Maugersbury Manor

Background imageCustom And Tradition Collection: Burton Bradstock MCF01_02_0667

Burton Bradstock MCF01_02_0667
BURTON BRADSTOCK, WEST DORSET, DORSET. A horse-drawn cart on a main road near Burton Bradstock. The horses in this photograph are wearing harnesses and strapping decorated with horse brasses

Background imageCustom And Tradition Collection: Punch and Judy JLP01_08_071222

Punch and Judy JLP01_08_071222
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Children watching a Punch and Judy show at the annual Laing sports day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree

Background imageCustom And Tradition Collection: Pipe band JLP01_08_057586

Pipe band JLP01_08_057586
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A marching Scottish pipe band performing during a Laing sports day at Elstree

Background imageCustom And Tradition Collection: Holland is Here JLP01_08_070431

Holland is Here JLP01_08_070431
BULL RING CENTRE, BULL RING, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS. A group of Dutch women in traditional dress posed outside the Bull Ring Centre, on the opening day of the Holland is Here exhibition

Background imageCustom And Tradition Collection: Scarecrow marriage DP069201

Scarecrow marriage DP069201
Dunkirk, Swale, Kent. Two novelty scarecrows erected for Scarecrow Week in Dunkirk, June 2008, representing a bride and groom

Background imageCustom And Tradition Collection: Gorsedh Kernow 1933 ALB93_05_155

Gorsedh Kernow 1933 ALB93_05_155
ST MICHAELs CHAPEL, ROCHE ROCK, ROCHE, CORNWALL. General view of the ceremony of the Cornish Gorsedd (Gorsedh Kernow) at St Michaels Chapel, Roche Rock

Background imageCustom And Tradition Collection: Gorsedh Kernow 1933 ALB93_05_151

Gorsedh Kernow 1933 ALB93_05_151
ST MICHAELs CHAPEL, ROCHE ROCK, ROCHE, CORNWALL. Crowds gathered to watch the ceremony of the Cornish Gorsedd (Gorsedh Kernow) at St Michaels Chapel at Roche Rock

Background imageCustom And Tradition Collection: St Pirans Pilgrimage ALB93_05_066

St Pirans Pilgrimage ALB93_05_066
ST PIRANS ORATORY, PENHALE SANDS, PERRANZABULOE, CORNWAL. Clergy, part of the Truro Diocesan Pilgrimage, processing away from St Pirans Oratory, as crowds of people watch. Photographed in 1936

Background imageCustom And Tradition Collection: St Pirans Pilgrimage ALB93_05_062

St Pirans Pilgrimage ALB93_05_062
ST PIRANS ORATORY, PENHALE SANDS, PERRANZABULOE, CORNWAL. A procession of clergy climbing the dunes from St Pirans Oratory, as part of the Truro Diocesan Pilgrimage. Photographed in 1936

Background imageCustom And Tradition Collection: Gorsedh Kernow 1936 ALB93_05_168

Gorsedh Kernow 1936 ALB93_05_168
CASTLE KILLIBURY CAMP, EGLOSHAYLE, CORNWALL. Bards processing away from the Circle during the Cornish Gorsedd (Gorsedh Kernow) at Castle Killibury

Background imageCustom And Tradition Collection: Gorsedh Kernow 1936 ALB93_05_165

Gorsedh Kernow 1936 ALB93_05_165
CASTLE KILLIBURY CAMP, EGLOSHAYLE, CORNWALL. Bards processing to the Circle as part of the ceremony during the Cornish Gorsedd (Gorsedh Kernow) at Castle Killibury



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"Preserving the Rich Tapestry of Custom and Tradition" From the vibrant Gypsy camp at MCF01_02_1069 to the picturesque Burton Bradstock village captured in MCF01_02_0667, these images remind us of the enduring power of custom and tradition. Step into a world of whimsy with Punch and Judy at JLP01_08_071222, where generations have laughed together under colorful striped tents. Or let your heart swell with pride as you witness the stirring melodies of a pipe band at JLP01_08_057586, their music echoing through time. Travel to Holland without leaving home as "Holland is Here" comes alive in JLP01_08_070431, showcasing how customs can transcend borders and bring communities together. And who could forget the joyous union between two scarecrows immortalized in DP069201? A testament to love's ability to find its way even amidst fields. Delve into history with Gorsedh Kernow 1933 ALB93_05_155 and ALB93-05-151, capturing Cornwall's ancient Celtic traditions that continue to be celebrated today. Witness St Pirans Pilgrimage ALB93-05-066 and ALB93-05-062 as devotees honor their patron saint by traversing rugged landscapes - an annual pilgrimage steeped in faith. Finally, immerse yourself in Gorsedh Kernow 1936 ALB93-05-168 and ALB93-05-165; these photographs encapsulate Cornwall's deep-rooted connection to its heritage through language, artistry, and cultural practices. In a rapidly changing world, these glimpses into our collective past serve as reminders that it can not relics but living entities that shape our present. They bind us across time and space while providing solace amidst uncertainty – preserving our shared identity for generations yet unborn.