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Tin Can Band in the early 50's
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The
Inhabitants of Broughton in Northamptonshire on the first Sunday after the 12th of
December, gather together in the village with their tinpans and kettles. |
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Photo supplied by Chris Clarke
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As
the clock strikes midnight they march around the village beating their tincans,
pans
kettles, and the playing of whistles.
Their
screaming, bellowing and caterwauling shattering the nights peace, as they perform this
age old custom to drive out evil spirits. |
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