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A History of the County of Lancaster
… a mechanics' institution, this last dating from 1849. A wake used to be held on the Green on Midsummer Day. A cross …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… 12 The annual rush-bearing took place on 18 August, the wake being on the following Sunday. 13 Stocks were erected in …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… of the stocks remain outside the churchyard. The village wake was falling into disuse in 1836, 12 and no wakes have …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… annual fair is held on 12 May, Old St. Philip's day. 4 A wake was celebrated on the first Sunday in October. 5 The …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… manor by receiving such tolls on the Saturday before the wake day. The jury demurred to the contention that the …