Every year, the residents of the small English town of Ottery St Mary carry flaming tar-lined barrels on their backs. The tradition dates back centuries, but the event’s true origins have been lost to the mists of time.Every year, the residents of the small English town of Ottery St Mary carry flaming tar-lined barrels on their backs. The tradition dates back centuries, but the event’s true origins have been lost to the mists of time.
