Hawick Common Riding Committee

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Hawick Common Riding Committee
O'Connell St, Hawick TD9 9HT, United Kingdom, UK78
Hawick
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The Hawick Common Riding Committee oversees the annual festival that celebrates the capture of an English Flag in 1514 and the ancient custom of riding the boundaries of the common land. The festival includes the election of a Cornet, ride-outs to surrounding villages and farms, and various ceremonies and events throughout the week leading up to the Common-Riding day. The main event involves a procession around the town, a chase to the Nipknowes, and riding the marches to mark the boundaries of the common land. The festival culminates in a dinner and ball, celebrating the spirit and traditions of the event.

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ISIC Codes
94, 9499

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  1. 1.What is Hawick Common Riding Committee's phone number?

    Hawick Common Riding Committee's phone number is 01450 378853.

  2. 2.Where is Hawick Common Riding Committee located?

    Hawick Common Riding Committee is located at O'Connell St, Hawick TD9 9HT, United Kingdom, UK78. Get Directions.

  3. 3.What is Hawick Common Riding Committee's website?

    Hawick Common Riding Committee's website is hawickcommonriding.co.uk.

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