Push penny was a long-observed custom at Durham Cathedral in England which occurred three days in the year.
[1][2] The event occurred annually on 30 January, 29 May, and 5 November, respectively the anniversaries of King Charles' death, Oak Apple Day, and Guy Fawkes Night.
[4] It is unknown when the tradition began but it was stopped by the Reformation and was continued after the Stuart Restoration of Charles II.
The Dean and Chapter of Durham were people who kept this tradition going over the years, but the custom was stopped again in the middle of the 19th century.
[5] During the monastic period, roughly 300-600 people would gather by the Prior's Mansion and pennies were thrown out at them.