As promised Nigel has looked into the background for the New Year’s Day celebration in Padstow, known locally as:
Darkie Day – as was – more politically correct now known as Mummer’s Days held on Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Celebrating New Year's Day at Padstow
It’s a tradition for some Padstow residents to black face and parade through the town to the sound of drums and accordions singing minstrel songs. Seen as part of a British custom of blacking up for Mumming and Morris dancing. All funds on the day are given over to charities.
Cheers Nigel
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