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Why does the Harwich mayor throw bread at children when they are elected?

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It may sound slightly odd but the tradition - known as kitchel throwing - has spanned four centuries and is a key part of the annual mayor-making…

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Why does the Harwich mayor throw bread at children when they are elected?

It may sound slightly odd but the tradition - known as kitchel throwing - has spanned four centuries and is a key part of the annual mayor-making…

·Colchester, United Kingdom
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Gazette-News broke the news in Colchester, United Kingdom on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
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