Tudor Wassail at Michelham Priory (Pic by Jon Rigby)placeholder image
Tudor Wassail at Michelham Priory (Pic by Jon Rigby)

PICTURES: Tudor Wassail in Hailsham

Michelham Priory House and Gardens hosted a Traditional Tudor Wassail on Saturday (January 21) for dancing, music, and food.

Wassailing is an annual tradition to bless orchards to ensure a good harvest for the year to come. The celebrations involve music, song, dancing and a recognition of what orchards give to us. It was common across Sussex 500 years ago.

The event was led by traditional experts with entertainment from Brighton Folk Choir, Blackpowder Morris and Gallyard Tudor Dancers.

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