Spit Roast, Thought to be at Chequerbent
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Spit Roast, Thought to be at Chequerbent
Spit Roast, Thought to be at Chequerbent, Bolton, near Westhoughton, England. Date: 1910s
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Bolton Roast Spit Thought Westhoughton
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This intriguing photograph captures the scene of a traditional spit roast being prepared at Chequerbent, a historic site near Westhoughton in Bolton, England. The image, believed to date back to the 1910s, offers a glimpse into the past and the rural ways of life that once thrived in this region. The spit roast, a popular method of cooking meat over an open fire, was a common sight at community gatherings and celebrations. The large hunk of meat, likely a pig or a sheep, is secured to the spit with metal rods and slowly turns over the open flame. The roast is surrounded by a bed of hot coals, which evenly cook the meat from all sides. The photograph also reveals the people involved in the cooking process. A man stands beside the spit, turning it with a long handle, while another man tends to the fire. The women and children in the background watch on with curiosity and anticipation. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and open fields, adding to the idyllic and pastoral atmosphere. Chequerbent, a place steeped in history, was once a popular destination for day trips and outings from Bolton and the surrounding areas. The site, which is believed to have been a Roman settlement, was also home to a number of ancient monuments, including a Roman temple and a medieval cross. The spit roast, however, was perhaps the most enduring symbol of the community spirit and the simple pleasures of rural life that once thrived in this picturesque corner of England.
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