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Old Man's Day, Braughing (2015)

Matthew Wall was sixteenth century resident of Braughing, who had a lucky escape from being buried alive. He was actually in his coffin on the way to his funeral when the bearers slipped on wet leaves and the coffin was dropped, jolting Matthew and bringing him back to consciousness. When he eventually really died over twenty years later, Matthew left a bequest in his will to commemorate the anniversary of the non-burial, which was October 2nd. On this day each year the custom begins outside the Golden Fleece, where the vicar tells the story of the dramatic event and the current resident of Matthew Wall’s cottage pays his annual fee of £1. The church bells are rung, the lane to church (Fleece Lane) is swept by local children and the vicar with brooms and Matthew’s grave is tended while prayers are said. Singing by the children follows, and sweets are distributed for later. The local name for the custom is Old Man’s Day, as Matthew lived to a ripe old age. For more information on British customs and traditions, visit http://www.calendarcustoms.com/