American country rock band "New Riders of the Purple Sage" at Bickershaw Festival in 1972.American country rock band "New Riders of the Purple Sage" at Bickershaw Festival in 1972.
American country rock band "New Riders of the Purple Sage" at Bickershaw Festival in 1972.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Bickershaw Festival 1972

Festival season is here! Unfortunately all events are off due to the pandemic, so here's a look back to 1972 with music and mud at the Bickershaw Festival.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 6th Jul 2020, 09:39 BST
Updated 6th Jul 2020, 09:42 BST

Music fans of all ages at the Bickershaw Festival in 1972 ...

A music fan takes a snooze in his car boot at the Bickershaw Festival in 1972.

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A music fan takes a snooze in his car boot at the Bickershaw Festival in 1972.

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Bickershaw Festival in 1972

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Bickershaw Festival in 1972

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Music fans arriving for the Bickershaw Festival in 1972.

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Music fans arriving for the Bickershaw Festival in 1972.

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American performer "Captain Beefheart" belts out his mixture of rock, blues and psychedelia at Bickershaw Festival in 1972.

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American performer "Captain Beefheart" belts out his mixture of rock, blues and psychedelia at Bickershaw Festival in 1972.

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