What costume survives in High Wycombe, UK?

The mayor of High Wycombe, England, undergoes an annual weighing dating back to 1678, with any weight gain being met with boos from the crowd. The tradition continues today for its historical significance. Other notable mayors in England’s history include Henry fitz Ailwin and Sir Thomas Bludworth of London, and Benjamin Gott of Leeds. Many […]

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