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Grasmere Rush Festival
The Rush Bearing Festival at Grasmere, Lake District, England. Church floors were earthen and rushes were strewn on the floor for warmth. Held on St. Oswalds Day. Date: 1950s
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Bearing Cumbria Earthen Festival Floor Floors Grasmere Held Oswald Rush Rushes Strewn Vicar Warmth
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Experience the enchanting tradition of the Rush Festival at Grasmere, Lake District, England with our stunning poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to the 1950s when locals would carry rushes from the lake to the church for warmth on St. Oswald's Day. Add a touch of history and charm to your space with this beautifully detailed and vibrant print. Order now and bring the rich heritage of Grasmere to your home or office."
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of a traditional English rural festival, the Grasmere Rush Bearing Festival, held in the picturesque village of Grasmere in the Lake District, Cumbria, England during the 1950s. The annual event, held on St. Oswald's Day, was a time-honored custom that involved the community coming together to collect rushes from the surrounding meadows and bring them to the parish church to cover the earthen floors. The rushes were not only used for insulation and warmth during the cold winter months but also symbolized the connection between the people and the land. In this image, we see a group of villagers, including the vicar, gathered outside the church with their arms laden with bundles of rushes. The scene is reminiscent of a bygone era, with the quaint stone church and the rolling hills of the Lake District providing a stunning backdrop. The women wear traditional dresses and aprons, while the men don work clothes, reflecting the hardworking nature of the community. The Rush Bearing Festival was a cherished tradition in Grasmere, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region. The custom may have faded over time, but the memory of this community coming together to ensure the warmth and comfort of their place of worship lives on.
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