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The Crowning of Jenny Hawkes as Ickwell May Day Queen, 2015, Bedfordshire,UK. Image shows the village Maypole
The Crowning of Jenny Hawkes as Ickwell May Day Queen, 2015, Bedfordshire,UK. Image shows the village Maypole
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Plough Monday in Ramsey Cambridgeshire, UK. 2015. The first Monday after Ephiphany marks the beginning of the agricultural year and traditionally is celebrated by a church service overseen by a 'straw bear' who represents nature. After the service the is led away by Mayor Ian Curtis for burning.
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Plough Monday in Ramsey Cambridgeshire, UK. 2015. The first Monday after Ephiphany marks the beginning of the agricultural year and traditionally is celebrated by a church service overseen by a 'straw bear' who represents nature. After the service the is led away by Mayor Ian Curtis for burning.
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Plough Monday in Ramsey Cambridgeshire, UK. 2015. The first Monday after Ephiphany marks the beginning of the agricultural year and traditionally is celebrated by a church service overseen by a 'straw bear' who represents nature. After the service the is led away by Mayor Ian Curtis for burning.
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Plough Monday in Ramsey Cambridgeshire, UK. 2015. The first Monday after Ephiphany marks the beginning of the agricultural year and traditionally is celebrated by a church service overseen by a 'straw bear' who represents nature. After the service the is led away by Mayor Ian Curtis for burning.
Plough Monday in Ramsey Cambridgeshire, UK. 2015. The first Monday after Ephiphany marks the beginning of the agricultural year and traditionally is celebrated by a church service overseen by a 'straw bear' who represents nature. After the service the is led away by Mayor Ian Curtis for burning.
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Plough Monday in Ramsey Cambridgeshire, UK. 2015. The first Monday after Ephiphany marks the beginning of the agricultural year and traditionally is celebrated by a church service overseen by a 'straw bear' who represents nature. After the service the is led away by Mayor Ian Curtis for burning.
? Si Barber 07739 472 922 A PCSO dancing with a member of the public at a carnival.
Mandatory Credit: ? Si Barber/07739 472 922 Young dancers dancing.