Maypole Collection (#3)

Cremorne Gardens, London, the maypole dance (engraving)
584604 Cremorne Gardens, London, the maypole dance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cremorne Gardens, London)

Rejoicings on the Restoration of Charles II (1630-85) May 1660 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF119851 Rejoicings on the Restoration of Charles II (1630-85) May 1660 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Front cover of the music cover for Merry England
NBR140096 Front cover of the music cover for Merry England, a quadrille by Wilhelm Keller (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Birmingham children, most of whom have fathers in the Services and mothers in munitions factories - helping to entertain Buzz Bomb evacuees who had the first quiet weekend they have had for weeks

Children dancing around the May Pole in a Coventry Suburb circa 1960

Maypole Dancing, Roseworth, Stockton-on-Tees, England, Circa May 1972

Honley at work and play was the theme of this years Honley carnival and these youngsters from Honley Trinity junior church Sunday school would definitely at play! 28th June 1986

Spring festival at Hindhead. American soldiers tug their hand at the Marypole with the kids at the spring festival. June 1942

Children in the hamlet of Checkendon, Berks. doing their annual Maypole Dance on the village green. June 1959 P005019

Children dancing around the maypole on the site of the car park, Cowbridge. 5th May 1981

Maypole, somewhere in Wales. 22nd June 1981

Maypole, somewhere in Wales. 14th May 1976

Maypole somewhere in Wales. 26 June 1960

MAYPOLE DANCE 1858
The maypole dance in Cremorne Gardens Date: 1858

Advert for Maypole Soap 1900s
Ladies in coloured shirts on a bicycle display the range of Maypole soap dyes Date: circa 1900

Isles of Scilly TR21 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Isles of Scilly TR21 0

Monmouthshire NP25 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Monmouthshire NP25 5

Bexley DA5 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bexley DA5 2

Kent CT3 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kent CT3 4

Bromley BR6 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bromley BR6 7

Come Lasses and Lads, c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Come Lasses and Lads, c1885, (1934). Come Lasses and Lads, get leave of your Dads, And away to the May-pole hey. From " The Panjandrum Picture Book", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott

Annunciation to the shepherds: country dance. From Heures de Charles d Angouleme, c. 1480. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Raising the May Pole, c1862. Artist: E Goodall
Raising the May Pole, c1862. Men haul the pole into position for May Day, an annual European tradition thought to have originated as a pagan fertility rite

Children performing a maypole drill, Southfields Infants School, Wandsworth, London, 1906. A group of girls dance around a maypole in the school playground, while other children look on

Girls dancing around a maypole, Hugon Road School, Fulham, London, 1907. A group of girls dance around a maypole in the school hall with their teacher supervising

Dancing around the maypole, Hugh Myddelton School, Finsbury, London, 1906. Children dance around a maypole in the school playground, watched by two teachers

The Rotunda and Ranelagh House in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, c1760. Scene during a Jubilee Ball. In the foreground a crowd of costumed figures have gathered

Maypole, c. 1830-1840. Found in the Collection of Muse e des Beaux-Arts, Marseilles

Villagers Celebration, c1530, 1949. Artist: Nikolaus Meldemann
Villagers Celebration, c1530, 1949. Medieval villagers performing a nose dance during a celebration. From A Smile Among Friends. [Alb. Cammermeyers Forlag, Norway, 1949]

Queen of the May, 1886. Artist: BW Kilburn
Queen of the May, 1886. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Children dancing round a maypole, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Dickensian Inns, Barnaby Rudge, the Maypole, Chigwell, c1800-1850
Dickensian Inns, Barnaby Rudge, the Maypole, Chigwell. Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens, c1800-1850

Folly Triumphant, 1749. Artist: LP Boitard
Folly Triumphant, 1749. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

Raising the May-Pole, c1854. Artist: E Goodall
Raising the May-Pole, c1854. Villagers raise a traditional maypole

Colmans Mustard throughout English history
History and the Mustard Pot - promotional booket for Colmans Mustard, looking at the role of Colmans throughout English history

Illustration depicting people ice skating on a frozen lake around a maypole, 19th century
Illustration depicting people skating on a frozen lake

Maypole

After The Raid On The Maypole Bar. "john Willet, Left Alone In His Dismantled Bar
After The Raid On The Maypole Bar. " john Willet, Left Alone In His Dismantled Bar, Continued To Sit Staring About Him; Awake As To His Eyes, Certainly

Mayday celebrations, East Dean, East Sussex
Mayday celebrations on the village green in East Dean, East Sussex. Date: circa 1960

Church Street, Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland
Church Street and Maypole, Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland. Date: 1904

Northumberland Village Homes, Whitley Bay
Girls play on the grass and around a maypole at the Northumberland Village Homes, Whitley Bay. Date: Early 1900s

The Dance of the Noses at Gimpelsbrunn, 1534. Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550). Private Collection

Popular festivities, mid 19th century. A young couple dance round a garlanded pole (Maypole) while a second couple wait outside the inn to take their turn

Raising the maypole on May Day in Barwick-in-Elmet, Yorkshire

Church Road and the Maypole, Holywood - a street scene with shop fronts and children around the maypole and a motor car.. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Holywood). Date: circa early 1900s

MAY DAY 1950S
Boys & girls perform traditional English dances on the village green at Elstow, Bedfordshire, England including a sword dance & maypole dances. Date: 1950s

Maypole Dairy, Greenwich
The exterior of the Maypole Dairy shop in Greenwich advertising Maypole butter and margarine Date: 1914

Children dancing around a Maypole in Central Park in New York, USA Date: circa 1905

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"Maypole: A Symbol of Unity and Celebration Across Cultures" The Workers May-Pole, design for a socialist poster, depicts the power of solidarity and collective action in achieving social equality. This artwork reminds us of the importance of unity in our fight for justice. In Holywood, the vibrant community comes together around the maypole every spring, celebrating their shared heritage and embracing the joyous spirit of May Day festivities. Market Jew Street with Davy statue in Penzance, Cornwall stands as a testament to tradition. The presence of a maypole symbolizes the town's deep-rooted customs and serves as a reminder of simpler times. Traveling to Bavaria takes us to Schliersee village nestled amidst the breathtaking Bavarian Alps. Here, locals proudly raise their traditional Bavarian maypole (Maibaum), showcasing their rich cultural heritage through this towering symbol. While Maypole Soap might not be related to festive dances or grand traditions, it still carries its own significance. This brand has been trusted by many over generations - just like how communities trust each other during May Day celebrations. English Maypole dancing during Victorian times was an enchanting spectacle that brought communities closer together. It represented youthful exuberance and showcased intricate dance moves passed down from one generation to another. School Maypole Dancing is an essential part of children's education worldwide. Through this joyful activity, young minds learn coordination skills while fostering camaraderie among classmates – building lasting memories along the way. Bournville Village witnessed lively Maypole dancing in both the 1920s and beyond. These spirited performances united residents under a common purpose – celebrating life's simple pleasures while cherishing community bonds. Maypole dancing has transcended time; even during early 1900s gatherings across various regions celebrated this age-old tradition with great enthusiasm. It served as a reminder that no matter how much society evolves, some customs remain timeless symbols of unity and joy.