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Maypole dancing at Battle 1951

Medieval week at Battle, The Times Friday, 3rd August 1952

Children of Battle and Langton school dancing round the maypole on the Abbey Green at Battle, Sussex, where a mediaeval week is now being held to mark the Festival of Britain.  On the left is part of the fair, where handicrafts of the Middle Ages are being displayed.  A staff photographer’s picture

Item Features

Object Number H-221121-05
Number of objects 1
Place of Discovery Battle, Sussex
Date of discovery 3/8/1951
Significance to the collection Low
Width 232 mm
Height 152 mm
Significance to the Collection Low