The Peter Man at Langley

28 June · Langley, Wiltshire

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On the night before a church’s dedication day in North Wiltshire, officers were chosen to gather money for charitable uses. Aubrey, quoted by Brand, gave the example of old John Wastfield of Langley, who was Peter Man at St Peter’s Chapel there, whose feast fell on 29 June.

The night before the day of dedication of the church, certain officers were chosen for gathering the money for charitable uses.

From Brand's Popular Antiquities, vol. 2, p. 7. Read the original

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