© Chris Bull. 20/4/19 Bacup , Lancashire , England. The Morrismen of the Britannia Coconutters dance boundary to boundary in Bacup , Lancashire today (SATURDAY APRIL 20TH 2019). In a tradition dating back hundreds of years, every Easter Saturday the morrismen have performed pagan dances to welcome Spring and ward off evil Winter spirits. The Coconutters name originates from the time when coal miners would wear coconut shells on their knees for protection in the pits. They blacken their faces to disguise them from evil spirits and also to reflect the coal mining traditions of the area.
© Chris Bull. 20/4/19 Bacup , Lancashire , England. The Morrismen of the Britannia Coconutters dance boundary to boundary in Bacup , Lancashire today (SATURDAY APRIL 20TH 2019). In a tradition dating back hundreds of years, every Easter Saturday the morrismen have performed pagan dances to welcome Spring and ward off evil Winter spirits. The Coconutters name originates from the time when coal miners would wear coconut shells on their knees for protection in the pits. They blacken their faces to disguise them from evil spirits and also to reflect the coal mining traditions of the area. Photo credit: CHRIS BULL
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