Residents of Helston Resist Ban on 'Headbanging': Defending a Quirky Tradition
helston, cornwall, england September 24, 2024 11:37Residents of Helston, a friendly market town in Cornwall, are resisting a ban on 'headbanging', a tradition where schoolchildren are lifted by their feet and gently bump their heads against boundary markers. The town council has ordered an end to this centuries-old tradition citing health and safety concerns, but locals believe it adds character to their community.