An annual celebration of the traditions of May Day in Penzance Next celebration of the May Horns - Sunday May 3rd 2009. |
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Pictures from 2008. Next Penzance Feast Day or Festival - Golowan Festival |
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Green man and Lord of the May 2008 - Mr John Thomas
The Mayers Assemble at the Tolcarne Inn, Newlyn.
Into Penzance.
Mock Mayor the "Worshipful" Fi Read and Band. |
An original 1930's Mayhorn
Processing across Newlyn Green
Dancing in the Greenmarket around the Maypole as the people of Penzance did prior to the 20th Century as described by antiquarians. |
The assembly of Mayers led by Master of Ceremonies Mr Dennis Dowrick the Green man and Lady of the May.
The Mayers cross into the ancient Borough loudly blowing their May horns in defiance of the proclamation made in the 1930's against the celebrations of Mayday in Penzance.
Sundown on Newlyn Green the band leads on. |
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