2006

TQ8209 : May Day Hastings East Sussex

taken 18 years ago, near to Hastings, East Sussex, England

May Day Hastings East Sussex
May Day Hastings East Sussex
Jack in the Green Festival when Hastings is host to Morris Dancers from far and wide. Picture shows Green Jack together with the Mad Jack Morris behind, named after Mad Jack Fuller from Brightling. Jack represents an ancient symbol of nature and fertility. Customs of this nature go back to the 16-17 century.

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Photographer
Janet Richardson   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 1 May, 2006   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 2 May, 2006
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 826 096 [100m precision]
WGS84: 50:51.4250N 0:35.5823E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 826 096
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SOUTH (about 180 degrees)
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