Push penny
Push penny was a long-observed custom at Durham Cathedral in England which occurred three days in the year. During this tradition money was thrown into the crowd on the college-yard.[1][2] The event occurred annually on January 30, May 29, and November 5; respectively the anniversary of King Charles' death, Oak Apple Day, and Guy Fawkes Night. [3] [1]They would throw out 20 shillings of copper to the people on the yard. [4]
History
It is unknown when the tradition began but it was stopped by the Reformation and was continued after the Restoration of Charles II. The Dean and Chapter of Durham were people who kept this tradition going over the years, but the custom was stopped again in the middle of the 19th century.[2] It is unlikely that this tradition will come back.[5]
Influences
During the monastic period, roughly 300-600 people would gather by the Prior's Mansion and pennies were thrown out at them.[5][6]
At Bishop Auckland the Bishop would throw pennies on specific days of the year.[5]
References
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- ↑ Durham Chronicle. 29 Nov 1872.
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