It's raining pennies in Honiton! Quirky tradition lights up Devon town

Money rained onto the high street in Honiton in a tradition dating back to the 13th Century.

It's thought that back in 1221, hot pennies were thrown to the poor by the rich who were said to take enjoyment from watching them burn their fingers trying to pick them up.

Although the tradition remains, the tone and atmosphere is very different today.

Health and safety means the pennies can no longer be heated, and the penny throwers are taught the safest method.

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