VILLAGERS at Lymm turned back the clock to medieval times as they celebrated the annual Rushbearing Festival.
Organised by local barrister Chris Limb and supported by the parish council the festival originates from ancient times when carts of rushes made their way to the church for use as floor covering.
Bullrushes and garlands were paraded through the village as part of the festival.
Town Crier Peter Powell started proceedings where he was joined by members of Lymm Parish Council and other community groups.
Rushbearing symbolised a procedure of changing rushes used on the church floors just before harvest to symbolise a healthy crop.
At one time, Rushbearing Day was virtually a Bank Holiday in Lymm, with shops and offices closing.
Pictures show members of Lymm WI parading through the village, Warrington’s Mayor Cllr Steve Wright with Town Crier Peter Powell and below Lymm Morrismen.
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