easter monday in barwick in elmet

For any of my clients who have been to my studio for a portrait or wedding meeting, you will remember the tallest Maypole in Britain I am sure. Well every three years the Barwick villagers take it down, it is repainted, and then we have a huge celebration on May Day when it is raised again.

This year I happened to be around with my Fuji rangefinder on Easter Monday, and captured the workers grafting at the very start of the long process that is needed to help us celebrate May Day in 2014.