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    bargee wedding traditions.

    I'm from Braunston and the church is often called the cathedral of the canals. The handkerchief or scarf was probably due to hand fasting which was a form of canal boat wedding. The hands of the bride and groom were tied together with the scarf. This has celtic roots. Also I have heard of...
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