Chapel Stile
Chapel Stile is a village within the Langdale valley where we made a brief stop. The church that appeared perched up on the cliff caught my eye.
Apparently couples who choose to get married at the Holy Trinity church are traditionally 'tied in' during the service. The local children tie up the church gates and the newlyweds are only released when coins (of small denomination) are thrown to said children.
Unfortunately it seems that due to its location in this pretty valley around 85% of the homes within the community are now either second homes or holiday lets.
Chapel Stile
Chapel Stile is a village within the Langdale valley where we made a brief stop. The church that appeared perched up on the cliff caught my eye.
Apparently couples who choose to get married at the Holy Trinity church are traditionally 'tied in' during the service. The local children tie up the church gates and the newlyweds are only released when coins (of small denomination) are thrown to said children.
Unfortunately it seems that due to its location in this pretty valley around 85% of the homes within the community are now either second homes or holiday lets.