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Crowning of the Queen of May in Hastings

Mayday celebrations on the south coast
Hastings Castle, England UK [map], Photo/article © urban75, Sun 5th May 2012

Over the annual Mayday Bank Holiday weekend, the south coast town of Hastings is taken over by celebrations for the 'Hastings Jack in the Green,' which sees pagan processions and ceremonies taking place around the streets and in the castle grounds.

Although firmly rooted in traditional customs, the modern celebrations were revived in Hastings by Mad Jacks Morris Dancers as recently as 1983.

Photos of a walk to the 2012 Olympics site from Mile End, past Victoria Park, East London, England UK, 28th August 2010

Classic English weather greeted visitors to the crowning of the Queen of May ceremony, set high above the town at Hastings Castle.

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Looking down to the ceremony site at the castle, with Hastings pier in the far distance.

The castle was built around 1066 after William of Normandy had successfully invaded England.

Much of the castle has been lost by sea erosion over the centuries, with the ancient structure dealt further damage from enemy bombing action during World War II. The castle was bought by Hastings Corporation in 1951 and now serves as a tourist attraction.

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

The procession gets ready.

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

The compere onstage, complete with umbrella. Note the 'throne' behind.

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Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

The procession gets underway.

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Arriving at the central arena.

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

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Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Crowning the new Queen of May.

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

The Town Crier belts out the announcements.

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

The first Maypole dance gets ready.

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

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Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Maypole dancing under a threatening sky.

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

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Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

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Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012


Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

The procession leaves the arena.

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

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Crowning of the Queen of May at Hastings Castle, Hastings, East Sussex, England UK May 2012

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