Rev'd Andrew Whitehead
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Rev'd Andrew Whitehead
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A country Vicar in rural Norfolk, UK.
We clearly need to connect… this is my Grey Fergie taking part in Cawston’s Plough Sunday last weekend.
January 13, 2025 at 6:52 AM
So far, so good.
January 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Reposted by Rev'd Andrew Whitehead
Plough Sunday was, at one time, a major event in the towns and villages of East Anglia. On the first Sunday/Monday after Epiphany, a plough would be drawn through the streets. The plough would be blessed as the agricultural community began a new season of ploughing and growing in the fields.
January 8, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Reposted by Rev'd Andrew Whitehead
The church of St Agnes in Cawston is one of many in Norfolk to house a horse-drawn plough – a reminder of the way we used to work the land. The church also contains other artefacts which tell the story of the traditions involving the plough.
January 8, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Welcome! It’s nice here.
January 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Thanks for that. I’ll have a look.
December 9, 2024 at 8:46 AM
That’s a shame… I guess you’re now “Norwich South” and “Humbleyard” is but a memory… I’m quite glad we retained both “Ingworth” and “Sparham” but perhaps I’m too sentimental.
November 27, 2024 at 11:14 AM