| QUEEN OF ALL MAY QUEENS! May Queen crowned in London - lots of May Pole dancing. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5468 |
| Catalog #: | 243764 | |
| Clip Number: | 243764-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 32/37 | |
| Timecode: | 01:47:01 - 01:48:13 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1932 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | AGE GROUP/CHILDREN: Pageant ENTERTAINMENT/DANCE: Folk Dance HOLIDAYS: May Day LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | "London. Queen of all May Queens! 11 year old Primrose Atkins of Beckenham crowned in the good old-fashioned way by the 'Prince of Merrie England". London. Procession of May Queen . Her carriage is pulled by small children in costume - some of the girls are dressed as fairies. In the background we can see children May Pole dancing. CU young girl dressed as 'Prince of Merry England' with silly hat and fake long hair crowns the May Queen, Primrose Atkins. ‘He’ kisses her on the cheek. The May Queen, sitting on a throne, greets other May Queens from various parts of London. Crowds gather around to watch large demonstration of May Pole dancing. | |


