The practice has its roots in ancient pagan traditions that were persecuted by the Puritans.

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With mesmerising dancing and the crowning of the May Queen, the celebrations have been a tradition for well over 100 years.

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Benjamin Hitch-Bramley is urging people to get in touch if they can help their appeal For more than 150 years Gawthorpe's maypole has anchored the village's May Day celebrations. But, with the pole ...