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A trial of happy marriages
To qualify, married couples have to be able to swear that for a year and a day they have not regretted getting married. If they can convince the 'court', they are awarded a flitch of bacon (a side of pig).
The 'trials' are an ancient tradition and held every four years in Great Dunmow, Essex, 65km (40 miles) north-east of London. It is believed that in 1104 the Lord of the Manor Reginald Fitzwalter and his wife dressed as humble folk and begged blessing of the Prior a year and a day after their marriage. The Prior was impressed by their devotion and gave them a flitch of bacon. Fitzwalter then gave his land to the Priory on the condition that a flitch should be awarded to any couple who could claim they were similarly devoted.
Successful couples are carried in the ancient Flitch Chair to the Market Place, where they take an oath kneeling on pointed stones. ...more details (courtesy Visit Britain) |
Couples from anywhere in the world who can prove that they are happily married may apply to be awarded half a pig in a 'court' held in Essex every four years.Related Articles
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