Helperby in North Yorkshire & their Very Ancient Asparagus Ritual

Apr 19, 2012, 02:02 PM

The villagers of Helperby open their ancient Asparagus Ritual to the BBC for the first time. First performed around 1430, the whole ceremony was ready to go 2 hours later at 1630, and performed live for us here the following morning. #NewSeasonAsparagusRitual