| "YE MERRIE MONTHE OF MAYE" People in Oxford celebrate the start of May with traditional ceremonies | ||
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| Catalog #: | 243748 | |
| Clip Number: | 243748-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/36 | |
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| Location: | Oxford, Oxfordshire. | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HOLIDAYS: May Day LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Oxfordshire | |
| Description: | MISSING 8/7/2003 "Oxford. 'Ye Merrie Monthe of Maye.' Centuries'-old custom of ushering in May-day at dawn with old English songs and dances, filmed for the first time." Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crowds gather around the clock tower of Magdalen College of Oxford University. Tilt up to the top of the tower, LS of choir singing to welcome in May Day. Closer shots of choir singing (not in sync). More shots of gathered crowd listening to choir and bird song. Crowd watches men Morris Dancing. (Sound ends) Crowds walking near College. | |
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