An old engraving of an impressive maypole in the City of London with the church of St Andrew Undershaft in the background. Dancers and musicians are at its base. The maypole is a tall wooden pole erected as a part of various European folk festivals, around which a maypole dancing often takes place. May Day is an ancient public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities.
An old engraving of an impressive maypole in the City of London with the church of St Andrew Undershaft in the background. Dancers and musicians are at its base. The maypole is a tall wooden pole erected as a part of various European folk festivals, around which a maypole dancing often takes place. May Day is an ancient public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. It is a festival of spring and a current traditional spring holiday in many European cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities.
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Location: St Mary Axe, City of London, UK
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