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Knollys Rose Ceremony - All Hallows by the Tower - City of London

A rose takes centre stage in old City of London custom

The Knollys Rose Ceremony is one of those quirky British traditions which has always fascinated Contrary Life, and so it features in our Curiosity of the Week spot…

Knollys Rose Ceremony - All Hallows by the Tower - City of London

Knollys Rose Ceremony, a quirky tradition in London

The Knollys Rose Ceremony is a quirky annual British tradition which takes place on 1st June 2016 in the City of London…

Knollys Rose Ceremony - All Hallows by the Tower - City of London

Knollys Rose Ceremony, an ancient tradition in the City

The Knollys Rose Ceremony is a quirky British tradition which sees the annual plucking of a rose followed by a procession through the City of London…

Knollys Rose Ceremony - All Hallows by the Tower - City of London

Knollys Rose Ceremony, a quirky tradition in the City of London

The Knollys Rose Ceremony takes place annually in June, in the City of London. The ceremony is a fascinating and quirky tradition which dates back to the 1300s…

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Plucking a rose for the Knollys Rose Ceremony

Knollys Rose Ceremony is a British tradition dating back to 1381, held annually in June, it begins with a rose being plucked from a garden in Seething Lane…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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