Hepworth Feast Day procession commemorates the end of the Great Plague Yorkshire

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Hepworth Feast, the Feast Day procession commemorates the end of the Great Plague that started around 1665 and claimed many lives in the village. The procession goes to a nearby village of Scholes and then back, taking about 2 hours. Hymns and songs of praise are sung at various location. A Feast and tea is available in the school and children get a packed picnic. Hepworth, Yorkshire, England 25th June 2018.

Hepworth Feast Day procession commemorates the end of the Great Plague Yorkshire
Hepworth Feast, the Feast Day procession commemorates the end of the Great Plague that started around 1665 and claimed many lives in the village. The procession goes to a nearby village of Scholes and then back, taking about 2 hours. Hymns and songs of praise are sung at various location. A Feast and tea is available in the school and children get a packed picnic. Hepworth, Yorkshire, England 25th June 2018.

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Source:	Homer Sykes
Date:	24 Aug 2014
Location:	Hepworth Yorkshire UK
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