I have discovered that this stick was not for a poacher at all but for illicit angling on a Sunday. Any activity apart from church on a Sunday was frowned upon in the 19th century, hence the "Sabbath Stick". A poachers stick of the same format would probably not have had the same quality.
"Sabbath" Walking Stick Pole 19th Century.
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Re: "Sabbath" Walking Stick Pole 19th Century.
I love that! So much more interesting than a poachers rod.
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Re: "Sabbath" Walking Stick Pole 19th Century.
Nice piece of history
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Re: "Sabbath" Walking Stick Pole 19th Century.
Yes a very interesting item from the past and a reminder of old ways .
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Very nice bit of history though still makes it very interesting mike
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As someone that is bereft of any vestige of religion, I am pleased that you have discovered the origins of your find! I trust that it will bring you much joy from whatever source!
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Re: "Sabbath" Walking Stick Pole 19th Century.
What a lovely thing that is and a nice piece of social history. Sowerbutts made walking stick rods or poles but apparently they never made it into the catalogues, I wonder if it was because of the religious or the illegal view of things.
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