Well Dressing Buxton Derbyshire
Well dressing (also once known as well flowering) is a summer custom practised in rural England in which wells, springs or other water sources are decorated with designs created from flower petals. The custom is most closely associated with the Peak District of Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
Well Dressing is part of a historic tradition, celebrated in towns and villages throughout the Peak District and Derbyshire. This custom occurs between the months of May and September each year.
In 1840 residents of Higher Buxton were overjoyed when fresh water became available at the Market Place Fountain. As thanks to the Duke’s workmen local people arranged a floral dressing with a tea party followed by a procession of Brass Bands and dancing children.
And so began Buxton Well Dressing and Carnival Parade, a custom that survives today as a proud part of Buxton’s great heritage.
Well Dressing Buxton Derbyshire
Well dressing (also once known as well flowering) is a summer custom practised in rural England in which wells, springs or other water sources are decorated with designs created from flower petals. The custom is most closely associated with the Peak District of Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
Well Dressing is part of a historic tradition, celebrated in towns and villages throughout the Peak District and Derbyshire. This custom occurs between the months of May and September each year.
In 1840 residents of Higher Buxton were overjoyed when fresh water became available at the Market Place Fountain. As thanks to the Duke’s workmen local people arranged a floral dressing with a tea party followed by a procession of Brass Bands and dancing children.
And so began Buxton Well Dressing and Carnival Parade, a custom that survives today as a proud part of Buxton’s great heritage.