This well displaying a Dr Barnardo's theme was in Beech Lane
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.... while just around the corner was the first of several in
School Square.
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All the wells were within easy walking distance of each other
but this display, one of the largest was prominent outside the
school. Each well had a yellow desciptive notice - see below.
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"His Light Still Shines". Not as large as the one shown
left but prepared with just as much love and dedication was this
well dressing situated outside the "Old School House"
in Beech Lane.
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The notice accompanying "Christ's Crucifiction" - see
above.
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The inscription on the notice (left) read:
"This well dressing is a representative section of a
stained glass window in St Wilfrid's Church. This window was
a particular favourite of Michael Gregory, who unstintingly gave
of his time, assistance and encouragement for so many years,
and to whose memory we affectionately dedicate this well.
Design: Taken from the last photograph that Michael took,
for April's Parish & Community magazine.
Charity: Cancer Research"
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Well dressing may be an ancient custom but the themes can be
modern. Here in School Square, Pokemon made an appearance...
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.... while in Beech Lane, kite flying was the theme of this small
but attractive and colourful display outside the "Old Post
Office".
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This design was titled "Holy Trinity" and was one of
two dressings outside the "Old School House" on Beech
Lane.
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Halfway along the long approach to St Wilfrid's was this dressing
- "Behold, I saw a new heaven and a new earth".
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This fine collection of ten dressings was completed by this lovely
view at 26 Beech Lane and across the road ....
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.... at the rear of the village pub "The Punchbowl".
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see larger images of this dressing in more detail.
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