2013

TQ8209 : Morris Men, George St

taken 11 years ago, near to Hastings, East Sussex, England

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Morris Men, George St
Morris Men, George St
This traditional Morris-dancing festival in Hastings attracts groups from all over the country. Taking place over the May Bank Holiday weekend, it culminates in a procession and a ceremony called Slaying of the Jack on the last day. The origins of the festival are linked to that of the May Pole. In the 16th and 17th centuries people in England would make garlands of flowers and leaves for the May Day celebrations. The tradition developed until people bedecked themselves in foliage. Chimney boys often covered themselves in grass and were nicknamed "Jack in the Green". The festival declined and disappeared during the 19th century. This festival has been held in Hastings since, its revival in 1983. LinkExternal link

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TQ8209, 4355 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 5 May, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 18 July, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 8225 0942 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:51.3346N 0:35.2789E
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OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 8225 0942
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