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Warcop Rushbearing 2005
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The procession makes its way through the village
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The boys of the primary school bear crosses.....
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....while the girls wear the attractive crowns
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Rushbearing
Many centuries ago, when people were buried within the church walls, the floor was covered with rushes, which were changed regularly. In more recent times, when church floors were paved with stone flags, the rushes were no longer needed, so to commemorate time past, annual Rushbearing ceremonies were held in several Cumbrian Churches. They used to last two days. On the first day the church was cleaned and on the next day there were festal morning and evening services. Parades were held and after the services, sports, a feast and then dancing. The Warcop Sports were famous throughout the counties. At Warcop the church ceremony centres on the ‘cycle of life’. Over time and as years go by, the young people replace the elders in the community. As we are told, death takes Christians, through Christ’s mercy, to heaven. The St. Peter Day Collect says, ‘Make, we beseech thee, all Bishops and Pastors diligently to preach Thy holy word, and the people obediently to follow the same, that they may receive the crown of everlasting glory. So today our young people bring their crosses and crowns
to the altar for a blessing. |
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The procession moves on to Warcop Hall
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The great sound of the Kings Division Waterloo Band
was to be heard all over the village
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Banner bearers and those who helped with the procession
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The band and its music attracted a lot of attention
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The procession is met by the Rev Dr Brian Magorrian
before the service
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The children sing the first hymn of praise
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The specially made bearings are received by Rev Brian Magorrian
and left at the altar
Many of the parents and children of the village of Warcop were present
including
Vicar – Rev Dr Brian Magorrigan
Organist – Margaret Thomas
Church Warden – Jenny Berry
Verger - Edward Thomas
Also present – Rev David Berry and Michael Gregson
Assisting – Pat Brady (Sec PCC) and Ann Orr (PCC)
Also PCC – Mark Blackett-Ord
Warcop School (acting head) Charles Marriott.
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