Montpelier Bean Feast

The Bean Feast was a much loved annual event in Montpelier, Bristol, UK in the 18th century. ^[1]

ref. Mary Wright Montpelier - A Bristol Suburb Phillimore & Co. Ltd ISBN 1-86077-284-6

References

1. ^ "Thomas Rennison styled himself Governor of the Colony of Newfoundland and, paradoxically, named his tavern the Old England. Pursuing this theme of independence, he held an annual beanfeast at which, i a parody of Bristol's civic ceremonies, a mock matyor, sheriffs and other dignitaries were elected and the ruled became the rulers. According to Latimer, the none too abstemious revelers indulged in 'various high jinks'"