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Can you believe another year has flown by? Once again we are giving thanks for the pure, clear water, the essence of life, at Tissington Well Dressings. [caption id="attachment_4707" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Hall Well created by Sir Richard Fitz Herbert and family[/caption] The dressing or decorating of water wells as a thanksgiving is an ancient art peculiar to the Peak District, which goes so far back in time that no one can be exactly sure of the origins. One of the most spectacular well dressings in Derbyshire is in the village o...
It's amazing how quickly the seasons change and another year flies by, but the ancient tradition of well dressing is ever constant. The Peak District hosts many well dressings, but Tissington village produces some of the most spectacular, with a total of 6 wells. Hall Well commemorating the First World War It is unclear as to the exact origin of well dressings - some believe they were originally pagan celebrations, others consider they only go back as far as the Black Death in the 1348. Many communities were devastated by the dreadful plague, ...
The dressing or decorating of water wells as a thanksgiving is an ancient art peculiar to the Peak District, which goes so far back in time that no one can be exactly sure of the origins. One of the most spectacular well dressings in Derbyshire is in the village of Tissington, just 3 miles down the road from Hoe Grange. One theory is that the custom began in Tissington village just after the Black Death of 1348. The villagers were spared the ravages of the plague, and their immunity was attributed to the purity of the water. Others believe th...
The seasons come round so fast, it is hard to believe that it's already Ascension Day and time for the spectacular well dressings at Tissington. Dressing or decorating wells with colourful flowers to give thanks for our water is an ancient tradition that is peculiar to the Peak District, which goes so far back in time that no one can be sure of it's origins. One theory is that the custom began in Tissington village just after the Black Death of 1348. The villagers were spared the ravages of the plague, and their immunity was attributed to the ...
Wirksworth well dressings Following on from last weeks Wirksworth well dressings, today sees the start of the premiere well dressing event of the year in Tissington, the event will run from Thursday 2nd June - Wednesday 8th June. All proceeds go to charity. Parking: Cars £2 Coaches £10. Coaches do not need to be booked in advance. The Old Coach House is open every day during Well Dressings for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. The Hall will be open during Well-Dressings on Thurs 2nd, Fri 3rd, Sat 4th & Sun 5th June for visito...