Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels
Each year, the village of Ottery St. Mary proves how strong and daring they are by carrying barrels. The barrels are soaked in tar for weeks beforehand, then carried on someone’s back and lit on fire at the same time.
Each year, the village of Ottery St. Mary proves how strong and daring they are by carrying barrels. The barrels are soaked in tar for weeks beforehand, then carried on someone’s back and lit on fire at the same time.