Pearly Kings and Queens Harvest Festival 2008

I love the tradition of London's Pearly Kings and Queens but I have to admit I saw them for real for the first time last year at their annual Harvest Festival at St. Paul's Church in Covent Garden. The history of the Pearly Families dates back to 1875 and their aim is to raise money for charity.

I recommend going to St. Paul's Church, Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9ED for the Pearly Kings and Queens Harvest Festival on the 2nd Sunday in October (Sunday 12 October 2008). The church is just behind where the street performers work in Covent Garden piazza. Meet at 10am for some great photo opportunities before the 11am church service. They are all wonderful people who are happy to speak to anyone who wants to say hello. I had a lot of fun dancing with them to the music of the Royal British Legion band.

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