Author: Klaudia Losiakowska

The image depicts the orchard in Ordsall Hall which was the setting for a wassailing event on January 19,.

Dancing around trees and banging drums – The centuries-old wassailing tradition brought to Salford

A centuries-old tradition which awakens the fruit trees and scares away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest, has taken place in Salford this week. On Sunday, (January 19) Salford residents gathered at Ordsall Hall to celebrate the old folk custom -wassailing – with modern twists. Attendees were welcomed by the Queen of Orchard in […]

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