Stoney Middleton villagers continue the tradition of well dressing to celebrate local water supplies
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Stoney Middleton villagers continue the tradition of well dressing to celebrate local water supplies

1 hours ago · Originally published 11 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Country diary: With parched fields all around, we say thank you for the water | Ed Douglas
Residents in the Peak District village of Stoney Middleton have created an elaborate well dressing featuring a barn owl made from flower petals and wool. The annual tradition, which gives thanks for safe water, feels particularly relevant this year as the surrounding fields face the effects of a prolonged drought.
Source: Guardian Env Derbyshire
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