Helston, Cornwall, UK. 8th May 2013. Hal an tow also takes place on Flora Day The colourful Pageant, known as Hal an Tow, tells the history of Helston with the participating characters singing about the challenge of the Spanish Armada, the English patron saint, St. George and the fight between St Michael and the devil. Credit: Bob Sharples / Alamy Live News
Flora Day in Helston Cornwall, Hal an Tow event
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