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Query #13 - Commemoration of King Edgar's Coronation
01/07/1933
When did the Whit-Sunday festivities in commemoration of King Edgar's coronation at Bath, referred to by Leland (and quoted by Warner, page 50) cease to be held?—QUAERENS.
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08/07/1993
As far as I can trace, the Whitsuntide Festival in commemoration of King Edgar's Coronation at Bath was discontinued early in the 18th century. Although this Festival was associated with an historic event, it is more than likely that it had its origin in pre-Christian times. —W.