May Pole Collection

Maypole dancing in the village of Paul, Cornwall
Adults and children dancing round a maypole in the village of Paul, near Penzance in Cornwall, with the tower of the parish church on the right. A crowd of people stand watching them

Dancing Round Maypole
Girls dance round a maypole

MAY POLE / 1904 WOK HAM
A group of girls and their maypole in Wokingham, Surrey

Maypole, Ickwell, Beds
The children of Ickwell, Bedfordshire continue the English tradition of Maypole dancing on the village green as part of their May Day festivities

Maypole Dancing, Ickwell
The children of Ickwell, Bedfordshire continue the English tradition of Maypole dancing on the village green as part of their May Day festivities

Ickwell Maypoleds
The famous maypole at Ickwell, Bedfordshire, England. Date: 1930s

The maypole on the Viktualienmarkt in the city of Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

May Day celebrations. 1/1/1820 (engraving)
5616001 May Day celebrations. 1/1/1820 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

May Day celebrations. 1/1/1820 (engraving)
5615997 May Day celebrations. 1/1/1820 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

May Day celebrations. 1/1/1820 (engraving)
5616000 May Day celebrations. 1/1/1820 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

May Day celebrations. 1/1/1820 (engraving)
5615999 May Day celebrations. 1/1/1820 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The raising of the May-pole (engraving)
5616464 The raising of the May-pole (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the raising of the May-pole. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

May Day celebrations. 1/1/1820 (engraving)
5615998 May Day celebrations. 1/1/1820 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The London May-pole (engraving)
5616463 The London May-pole (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the London May-pole. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

May Day celebrations. 1/1/1882 (engraving)
5616004 May Day celebrations. 1/1/1882 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The maypole at Viktualienmarkt, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

The Workers May Pole (litho)
5198775 The Workers May Pole (litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Workers May Pole. Illustration for The Building News, 4 May 1894.); © Look and Learn

May-day, in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth (engraving)
970407 May-day, in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth (engraving) by Leslie, Charles Robert (1794-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: May-day, in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth)

View of the Jubilee Ball, Ranelagh Gardens, in celebration of the the birthday of George
746865 View of the Jubilee Ball, Ranelagh Gardens, in celebration of the the birthday of George, Prince of Wales, May 24th, 1759 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School

Children dancing around a May Pole (b / w photo)
3093742 Children dancing around a May Pole (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children dancing around a May Pole)

Wheel and Turnspit-Dog, in the Kitchen of St Briavels Castle (engraving)
1618103 Wheel and Turnspit-Dog, in the Kitchen of St Briavels Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheel and Turnspit-Dog)

Come Lasses & Lads, get leave of your dads, away to the may-pole hie
DGC452059 Come Lasses & Lads, get leave of your dads, away to the may-pole hie, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

May-Pole in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire (engraving)
1618102 May-Pole in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: May-Pole in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire)

May-Day Festivities, plaiting the May-Pole at St Mary Cray (engraving)
1062486 May-Day Festivities, plaiting the May-Pole at St Mary Cray (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: May-Day Festivities)

Raising of the May-Pole (engraving)
3629797 Raising of the May-Pole (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raising of the May-Pole. Illustration from The Book of Days (W R Chambers, c 1870)

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

Boy filming children dancing around a May Pole (colour litho)
3092874 Boy filming children dancing around a May Pole (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy filming children dancing around a May Pole)

May day at Benefield, Near Kettering, Northampton. Our Picture Shows: The crowning of the May King and Queen before the dancing round the May pole at Benefield, 1st May 1945 P029134

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

May day at Benefield, Near Kettering, Northampton. Our Picture Shows: The crowning of the May King and Queen before the dancing round the May pole at Benefield, 1st May 1945

MAYPOLE DANCE, 1905. Children dancing around a Maypole in Central Park, New York City. Oil over a photograph, 1905

MAYPOLE, 17th CENTURY. A 17th century maypole dance. Contemporary English woodcut

May-Day Festivities: Plaiting the May-Pole at St. Mary Cray, Uk

HULL HOUSE: PLAYGROUND. Children playing at a Chicago, Illinois, public playground started by Hull House in 1893. Photograph, c1900

MAY DAY DANCE, 1778. Humours of May Day. English cartoon, showing bawdy women revelers dancing in the street before a doorway inscribed Lows. Mezzotint, 1778

MAYPOLE, 17th CENTURY. A 17th century maypole dance. Contemporary English woodcut

Germany, Bamberg. Maypole with medieval signs

Children from Eynsford Primary School had a maypole dance within the walls of the Ancient Castle - at Eynsford, Kent, England. 26 July 1952

Children dancing around a Maypole in Central Park, New York City. Photograph, 1905
MAYPOLE DANCE, 1905. Children dancing around a Maypole in Central Park, New York City. Photograph, 1905

VERSAILLES: BALL, 1763. Carnival May ball at the Palace of Versailles, France, 1763. Contemporary engraving by Martinet

Indian Maypole Dance. A traditional English social custom, which seems to have been met with a sizeable lack of interest (!) by this group of Indian Children. Date: circa 1910s

Maypole Dancing
A glimspe of the May Queen, through the Maypole and dancers at the Miracle of Spring celebrations at Kingsteignton, south Devon, England. Date: 1950s

Kingsteignton Maypole
The May Queen and her Maids of Honour (and one boy!) by the Maypole, at the Ram Roasting Fair, Kingsteignton, Devon, England, held annually on Whitsun Monday. Date: 1950s

KINGs HEAD, CHIGWELL
The Kings Head inn, Chigwell, Essex, made famous by Charles Dickens, as the Maypole in his novel Barnaby Rudge (1841). Date: 17th century

People dancing the maypole round Eros in Piccadilly
A group of happy people from different walks of life dancing the maypole round the statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus, London. Date: 1951

Maypole Dancing, June 1951
Graffham Village Fete George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N35677

Ludgate Circus and Hill, London

Happy Days / W H Robinson
A series of happy folk, dancing, playing music, roller skating in their new world. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture

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Maypole dancing is a cherished tradition that brings communities together, filling the air with joy and laughter. In the picturesque village of Paul, Cornwall, locals gather every year to partake in this enchanting spectacle. The vibrant ribbons intertwine as dancers skip and twirl around the beautifully adorned Maypole, creating a mesmerizing display of unity and celebration. From quaint English villages to bustling city squares, Maypoles can be found across the globe. In Ickwell, Beds, families come together for an annual Dancing Round Maypole event that has been passed down through generations. The colorful ribbons flutter in the breeze as children giggle with delight while encircling the majestic pole. Traveling back in time to 1904 Wok Ham takes us on a journey where we witness another charming scene unfold before our eyes - villagers merrily dancing around a resplendent MAY POLE. This timeless tradition continues to captivate hearts and minds throughout history. In Munich's Viktualienmarkt square in Bavaria, Germany stands an impressive maypole that serves as a symbol of community spirit and pride. Adorned with intricate carvings representing local customs and traditions, it stands tall amidst bustling market stalls. Locals gather here during festivals to celebrate their heritage by performing lively dances around this magnificent structure. The Workers May Pole lithograph reminds us of how important this tradition was for laborers who sought solace from their daily struggles through dance and camaraderie. It served as a reminder that despite hardships faced by workers during challenging times; there was always room for joyous celebrations. During Queen Elizabeth's reign, May-day festivities were held extravagantly at Ranelagh Gardens where people reveled beneath twinkling lights at the Jubilee Ball celebrating George's birthday. Amidst all the grandeur stood an elegant maypole adorned with flowers –a beacon of hope reminding everyone present about life's simple pleasures.