Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing saw people lining the streets to watch the spectacle of the cart – with the rush maiden on top – being pulled through the town and surrounding villages by a team of energetic volunteers.
Stopping at local churches and pubs along the way, they were accompanied by a host of musical and dance performers including Bradshaw Mummers and Ryburn Longsword.
Photos by Jim Fitton
1. Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing: Photos from unusual but well-loved Calderdale tradition this weekend
Josh Skinner, Florence Skinner, three, and Vanessa Harrison at St Patrick's Church, Bolton Brow. Photo: Jim Fitton
2. Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing: Photos from unusual but well-loved Calderdale tradition this weekend
Slubbing Billy's at St Patrick's Church, Bolton Brow. Photo: Jim Fitton
3. Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing: Photos from unusual but well-loved Calderdale tradition this weekend
Slubbing Billy's at St Patrick's Church, Bolton Brow. Photo: Jim Fitton
4. Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing: Photos from unusual but well-loved Calderdale tradition this weekend
Rushbearing Festival crowd at St Patrick's Church, Bolton Brow. Photo: Jim Fitton
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