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The Saddleworth Rushcart tradition is maintained by the Saddleworth Morris Men and takes place on the last weekend in August. | The Saddleworth Rushcart tradition is maintained by the Saddleworth Morris Men and takes place on the last weekend in August. | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:13, 25 November 2010
The Saddleworth Rushcart tradition is maintained by the Saddleworth Morris Men and takes place on the last weekend in August.
The cart carries a solid load of rushes, unlike the Sowerby Bridge Rushcart which is thatched and consequently much lighter and easier to handle.
