Having been cancelled last year because of the pandemic, Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival made a welcome and triumphant comeback today and yesterday. Dancing and music filled the streets as the rushcart - with the rush maiden on top - made its way around Sowerby Bridge and surrounding villages. Photos by Jim Fitton.
1. PICTURE SPECIAL: See our photos of this year's Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival
Carlisle Clog perform at Warley St John's Church. Photo: Jim Fitton
2. PICTURE SPECIAL: See our photos of this year's Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival
Sally Hardaker from Carlisle Clog, at Warley St John's Church. Photo: Jim Fitton
3. PICTURE SPECIAL: See our photos of this year's Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival
Henry Cernighan, nine, with sister Evie Cernighan, seven, at Warley St John's Church. Photo: Jim Fitton
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Danegeld perform at Warley St John's Church. Photo: Jim Fitton
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