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12 quirky British traditions you won’t believe are actually real

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ACKRER Competitor in the annual World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling Championships at Llanwrtyd Wells Powys UK

The other day, I found myself joining a crowd in a town square (see 1, below) in a celebration of something that felt very…well, British.

We’re a curious bunch, as my American friends continually remind me.

If you’re willing to dig a little there’s a whole bunch of customs and pastimes that make us unique.

Here are 12 quirky British traditions you won’t believe are actually real.

1. Weighing the Mayor (High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire)

This was the event in 1937 and, yes, it's still big today (Picture: Getty)
This was the event in 1937 and, yes, it’s still big today (Picture: Getty)

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