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Events in London

Hot Cross Bun Ceremony

An event in April in London
The Widows Son
Bow
Event timing: Good Friday

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Every Easter on Good Friday, a Royal Navy sailor adds a new hot cross bun to the collection which hangs in the pub. Sailors from around Britain come to pay their respects to the widow . They hold a religious service, then sing, drink and generally have a good time.

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