Village Traditions

The Church Bells

The history of St James's bells, the ringers, and the tower

The annual May Day celebrations — the May Queen and May King, the crowning ceremony, and the tradition that has shaped village life for generations.

This article is being prepared from original research by Rosemary Arnold and will be added shortly.

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