Events in Derbyshire
Chesterfield Well Dressing
An event in September in Derbyshire
Chesterfield
Event begins: 30th November -0001
Chesterfield Well Dressing ends on 30th November -0001
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Chesterfield began well dressing in 1864 when the Town Pump in Market Place was decorated after a very dry summer. The custom died out, but was revived in 1991 when a well was dressed as part of an exhibition about Derbyshire traditions.
Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 01246 345777/8
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