Nottingham Guardian (1885)
Source:
[Anon.] (Auth.)
LOCAL NEWS: MELTON MOWBRAY PLOUGH-DAY DINNER
Nottingham Guardian,
29th Jan.1885, No.9048, p.8b
"This annual dinner was held last evening, when a sumptuous
repast was provided by Host Selby. The dinner has been held
annually for over 150 years. A sum of 1 pound per annum was left
many years ago to the vicar to preach a sermon to the 'gipsies'
attending the plough-day fair, the vicar and the churchwardens
afterwards to dine 'on a loin of veal' to be provided out of the
money. The institution has now become a thorough parish dinner.
The one last evening was well attended"
"Several songs were sung and a most enjoyable evening was spent."
Index Terms:
| Locations: |
Melton Mowbray, Leics. (SK7518)
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| Years: |
Publ. 1885; Perf. 1885
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| Subjects: |
Plough-Day Fair; Dinner; Plough-Day; Fair
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| Archives: |
TDRG Archive, Ref. TD00115
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Last Updated Feb 2005 by Idwal Jones.
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