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Customs / Cheese Rolling
Cheese Rolling at Coopers Hill. For over 400 years this Whit-Monday ceremony has taken place to preserve rights of common as grazing-ground. In the 1950s when this picture was taken, it is reported that the ceremony had become so popular that the R.A.C. have had to superintend parking. Today, up to 15, 000 people have been known to attend, causing safety and traffic access problems
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1950 Bizarre Ceremony Cheese Common Dangerous Glos Gradient Grazing Hazardous Monday Preserve Rolling Spectators Whit Years Rights Witcombe
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Customs / Cheese Rolling" Framed Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite piece showcases a time-honored tradition that has captivated onlookers for over 400 years - the Cheese Rolling ceremony at Coopers Hill. Witness the thrilling spectacle of participants racing down the steep, grassy slope in pursuit of a large wheel of cheese, all in the name of preserving ancient common rights. Add a touch of history and excitement to your home or office with this stunning framed print, a unique conversation starter that tells a story of tradition, community, and the spirit of competition.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the centuries-old tradition of Cheese Rolling at Coopers Hill in Gloucestershire, England. Dating back over 400 years, this Whit-Monday ceremony was originally held to preserve the rights of common as a grazing-ground for locals. However, by the 1950s, it had evolved into a popular and somewhat bizarre event that attracted up to 15,000 spectators.
In this snapshot from the past, we see a large crowd gathered on the steep hillside, eagerly awaiting the start of the hazardous cheese rolling competition. The gradient of the hill adds an extra element of danger to an already risky event. It is no wonder that safety measures were put in place by organizations such as the R.A.C., who had to supervise parking due to the overwhelming number of attendees.
Today, Cheese Rolling at Coopers Hill continues to draw crowds from far and wide, causing traffic access problems and safety concerns for organizers. Despite these challenges, this historical ceremony remains a beloved tradition that showcases Britain's unique customs and cultural heritage. This print serves as a reminder of a time when communities came together to celebrate their rights and enjoy some truly eccentric entertainment.
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