Wiltshire in pictures: Sunshine and Shrove Tuesday
The sun came out in Wiltshire this week and the county has welcomed rare wildlife and also pancakes and spring re-openings.
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Pancake Tuesday: What’s the history, what does ‘shrove’ mean and what’s the significance for single people?
The tasty tradition is popular not only in Ireland, but also in many other locations around the world, where it might be known as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. The word shrove comes from the Middle ...
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What is Shrove Tuesday and why do we eat pancakes?
However, before any celebrations can begin, there is a period of fasting - this is where Shrove Tuesday comes into play. The word shrove comes from the word shrive, meaning to present oneself for ...