QUAD Derby

Derby City Well Dressing 2009

Artists: Various

Venue: QUAD and Market Place

Date: Saturday 27th June 2009

The theme for the 2009 Well Dressing was 'Shoot For The Moon' to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy and the anniversary of the First Moon Landing.

Well Dressing is a traditional custom, all but unique to Derbyshire, of decorating wells and springs with pictures made from flowers and plants set into clay filled frames. Visitors could find out more about this ancient custom by watching the well dressers working on the dressing and having a go themselves. 

Celebration Event

Saturday 27th June at 11:00am
The Waterfall, Derby Market Place

The well dressing was formally opened by reknowned local artist Pollyanna Pickering with music, morris dancing daleks and more!

Derby City Well Dressing was Supported by Derby City Council Tourism Team