Gary 126 Report post Posted June 21, 2014 For all you history buffs out there - turn back the clock with Appleton Thorn's Bawming the Thorn - pic tures and video http://www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/articles/18584/1/Appleton-Thorn-Bawming-the-Thorn-2014/Page1.htmlhttp://www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/articles/18584/1/Appleton-Thorn-Bawming-the-Thorn-2014/Page1.html Any forum dwellers there today - I saw one of old favourites Peter Wroe who retired from here a few years back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizzy 392 Report post Posted June 21, 2014 Great coverage Gary Unfortunately I didn't go today but it looks like it was a great day and a good turn out. Here is a lovely old photo I have of them 'Bawming the Thorn' in days gone by. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizzy 392 Report post Posted June 21, 2014 dated 1893.... I wonder if the sign is still there and if you still get 'pricked' if you sit under the Thorn [tree] overnight when you are drunk. Anyone ever tried it ?click to enlarge... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tracey Bennett 23 Report post Posted June 22, 2014 I've never been, wouldn't mind going but it's a bit inconvenient from here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davy51 441 Report post Posted June 22, 2014 Isn't the thorn reputed to be an offshoot of the crown of thorns of the crucifixion & brought over by Joseph of Arimathea ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary 126 Report post Posted June 23, 2014 Isn't the thorn reputed to be an offshoot of the crown of thorns of the crucifixion & brought over by Joseph of Arimathea ? Yes - so the story goes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevofaz25 2 Report post Posted June 23, 2014 It was until it got chopped down/ blew down. The current tree is fairly recent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davy51 441 Report post Posted June 24, 2014 A creative account of its origin you might say then ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
