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In search of holy water
Jonathan Cowie (who has yet to swim in a well) delves into archives of wishing wells, springs and water boreholes in pursuit of local holy water he could take a dip in. But is it wild swimming?
Water, wells and springs is the theme of this month’s issue.
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