Shrovetide in the Black Country

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Shrovetide in the Black Country

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Just wondering if there were any special things done in the Black Country?
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Obviously pancakes must be consumed on Tuesday, but are/were there any other customs?
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Re: Shrovetide in the Black Country

Post by Northern Lass »

What a great topic Gardener

Special customs in the Black Country
can we retitle it with something along those lines!

Drinking would be a good one! :wink:

So what customs were there or traditions and when are they carried out?
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