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The Appleton Thorn tree is said to be a descendant of the famous Glastonbury Thorn (said to have sprung from Christ's crown of thorns) planted in 1178 by the lord of the manor, Adam De Dutton. The custom of decorating or "bawming" this special thorn tree with red ribbons and flower garlands each June has evolved over the centuries. In 1880 a new tree was planted and a song composed
Up with fresh garlands, this midsummer morn,
Up with red ribbons on Appleton Thorn
Come lasses and lads to the Thorn tree today
To bawm it and shout as yet bawm it "Hurray".
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington
Title
Appleton Thorn
Date
1880
Medium
oil & gilt on wood
Measurements
H 69 x W 97 cm
Accession number
WAGMG : 1986.36
Acquisition method
purchased, 1986
Work type
Painting
