We’ve uncovered some brilliant pictures from our archive of May Day celebrations from towns and villages from across our area.
It seems that little has changed over the decades with maypole dancing, ceremonial crownings, floral thrones and best bib and tucker for all.
Have a look through and if you recognise any of the people pictured here or one of the images brings back memories that you’d like to share, contact us at [email protected].
45. May Day memories from our towns and villages
Rothwell Junior School May Day 1981 Photo: National World
46. May Day memories from our towns and villages
Wellingborough Victoria Infants May Queen and King: l-r Yasmin Underwood,5 Nikita Vaja, 4 Liam Standing, 5 Jack Bain, 4 (King), Shahnaz Chowdhury, 5 (Queen), Danielle Condiffe, 4 Fayiz Sayed, 4 and Reece Kerr, 5 - 2006 Photo: Kit Mallin
47. May Day memories from our towns and villages
Park Infants School Kettering 1983 Photo: National World
48. May Day memories from our towns and villages
Geddington School opened on May Day 1986 Photo: National World