The Custom of Well Dressing is, by and large unique to Derbyshire. Origins and history are not certain but its roots are said to come from pagan customs of making offerings to Water Gods. Many wells were thought to have healing powers and during early Christian times offerings continued to be made. The result was that some wells were dedicated to Christian Saints as was St. Ann’s Well situated in The Crescent, Buxton.
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