May Day In Ashley, around 1920 (original image) (Ref:M.H1.1992.322.0)

Ashley is 5 miles north east of Market Harborough and settlement of this area dates back to the Roman times. This photograph, showing children standing around a maypole celebrating May Day at Ashley church, was taken by Walter Bale of Kibworth. Most of the children are wearing floral head dresses and a doll is carried in a garland of flowers symbolising new life.

Collection

Images of Harborough - Leicestershire Museums

Inventory Number

2829986

Title

May Day In Ashley, around 1920 (original image) (Ref:M.H1.1992.322.0)

Object Type

Art objects

Measurements

- height: 127 mm; width: 192 mm