English customs and traditions - An 1845 engraving depicting the traditional feast and festivities after sheep shearing had been completed (usually in June / July). Since medieval times when the English wool trade was one of the most important parts of the English economy. The midsummer sheep shearing traditionally culminated with in the sheep-shearing feast following the washing of the sheep.

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Size: 5315px × 5300px
Photo credit: © Colin Waters / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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