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Children at Honiton, Devon, gather hot money once a year on the town
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Children at Honiton, Devon, gather hot money once a year on the town
Children at Honiton, Devon, gather hot money once a year on the towns fair-day that is, if they find it not too hot to handle. This tradition has been carried on in Honiton since the 12th century. This year housewife Mrs. Percy Bessant heated thousands of publicly subscribed pennies on the gas stoves of the Kings Arms Inn, for the Mayor of the town to throw from the inn window to hundreds of waiting children. July 1947 P034199
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Daily Mirror
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Honiton
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England
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Capturing the Joy of Tradition - Children at Honiton, Devon, Embrace Hot Money Scramble
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. In this print from July 1947, we witness a cherished tradition that has stood the test of time in Honiton, Devon. Every year on the town's fair-day, children gather with eager anticipation to partake in the exhilarating hot money scramble. This age-old custom dates back to the 12th century and continues to ignite excitement among locals. The image showcases a large group of children eagerly awaiting their turn as housewife Mrs. Percy Bessant meticulously heats thousands of publicly subscribed pennies on gas stoves inside the Kings Arms Inn. The heated coins symbolize good luck and prosperity for those fortunate enough to catch them. As emotions run high amongst the young participants, their faces radiate pure joy and excitement. Their eyes sparkle with anticipation as they prepare themselves for an unforgettable experience that will be etched in their memories forever. With great fanfare, the Mayor of Honiton takes center stage by throwing handfuls of sizzling pennies from an inn window into a sea of outstretched hands below. The air is filled with laughter and cheers as hundreds of children scramble energetically to secure their share of this treasured bounty. This heartwarming photograph encapsulates not only childhood innocence but also highlights how customs and traditions can bring communities together across generations. It serves as a reminder that some things are worth preserving - even if it means handling hot money
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