The Wishing Well, Upwey, Dorset
The Wishing Well at Upwey, Dorset is a natural spring and source of the River Wey. The tradition as a wishing well is said to have begun as a visitor attraction in the early 20th century. Visitors would often participate in the ritual by taking a few sips of well water from a glass. And throwing the rest of the water backwards over their left shoulder while wishing
Picture No
13408936
Media ID
45775383
Size
5120px x 3223px
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Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Unattributed postcard
Date
1906
