PNE/Blackburn Rovers coffin

[Spudrick68]

Just thought I'd share this local tradition with people. Bamber Bridge lies a few miles outside of Preston. Its location is such that it tends to be divided between Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers fans. Every time either club gets promoted or relegated the tradition of 'raising the coffin' is enacted. The coffin is taken from the basement of The Queens in Bamber Bridge and draped with the teams colours. A procession follows through the high street to the Trades Hall. It hasn't happened for a few years, but thousands of people line the streets and follow the procession.

The link below gives a bit more detail. I think it's unique so thought I'd share it on here.

http://archive.lancashireeveningtelegra ... 30966.html