Next, the Mayday weekend, with 2 different events over it. Firstly on Sat 4th May we were at the Pilgrim Summerpole for the first time in a number of years. This is a traditional event hosted by Pilgrim Morris, and this year we were invited alongside Customs and Exiles and Fleur de Lys. The event started with a procession uphill along the High Street to the Holy Trinity Church for dancing there, before processing further to Castle Green for the erection of the Summerpole. After lunch, there was more dancing at the castle keep before eventually the pole was taken down. A very pleasant day, hopefully heralding the true arrival of, if not summer, at least spring.
A procession through Guildford…
… with dancing outside the Holy Trinity Church …
… in eventual sunshine…
… and with shouting.
Later on at Castle Green, with Maypole
More Maypole
Nasal shenanigans back at St. Mary’s church