Blessing of the Well Dressing Ceremony in Bakewell 2011

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The Well Dressings are erected for the start of Carnival Week. On Sunday afternoon is a blessing ceremony for each well and Bakewell Silver Band leads a parade followed by the well dressers and local people.

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Size: 5128px × 3419px
Location: Garden of Remembrance in Bath Gardens, Bakewell
Photo credit: © jackie ellis / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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