Portrait Night - Wellington Folk and Custom Society

Three members of the Wellington Folk and Custom Society joined us, in their costumes, to act as our models.

We were delighted to welcome:

• Bishop Blaize - the Patron Saint of Wool-combers. The local workers from the wool industry would elect their own Bishop Blaize and celebrate his Saints Day together in local taverns or workers' cottages where there was a great deal of drinking and merrymaking.

• Saint Brigid of Ireland. Brigid has strong connections with many areas of Somerset and her name is reflected in many place names of the West Country such as Bridport.

• Mr Double Danger the 2nd,  is the leader and organiser of the group