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St Wilfred Custom Ripon
St. Wilfred rides again! The ancient custom of Sir Wilfred, riding through the streets of Ripon, Yorkshire, is performed each year on August Bank Holiday Saturday
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Bank Bishop Custom Mitre Performed Rides Ripon Saturday Staff Wilfred Year
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St. Wilfred Rides Again: The Ancient Custom of Ripon, Yorkshire August Bank Holiday Saturday in Ripon, Yorkshire, plays host to an intriguing and historical procession, known as the St. Wilfred Custom. This ancient tradition dates back to the 12th century and involves the reenactment of St. Wilfred, the 7th-century Bishop of Ripon, riding through the streets of the town on horseback. In this evocative photograph from the 1950s, St. Wilfred, portrayed by a local man wearing a mitre and carrying a staff, rides proudly through the bustling streets of Ripon. The townspeople, dressed in period attire, line the streets, cheering and waving as the bishop passes by. The atmosphere is filled with a sense of history and tradition, transporting onlookers back in time. The origins of the St. Wilfred Custom are steeped in legend. According to one tale, St. Wilfred was banished from Ripon and rode through the town on his horse, vowing to return one day. Another story tells of the bishop's miraculous healing of a sick man, who was later seen riding on a white horse through the streets. Regardless of its origins, the St. Wilfred Custom has become an integral part of Ripon's rich history and continues to be performed each year on August Bank Holiday Saturday. This photograph, taken in the 1950s, captures the essence of this unique and captivating tradition. The image of St. Wilfred riding through the streets of Ripon, surrounded by townspeople in period attire, is a testament to the enduring power of history and tradition in England.
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