Here we take a look back at children in Sheffield dancing around the Maypole in years gone by – including at Sheffield’s traditional Highland Fling country fair, which usually takes place on the Mayday bank holiday weekend at Graves Park, but has been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
9. Learning traditional Maypole dancing Penny's Merry Maypole at Graves Park in August 2018
Learning traditional Maypole dancing Penny's Merry Maypole at Graves Park in August 2018 Photo: Marie Caley
10. Visitors to the birthday party take part in Penny's Merry Maypole, learning traditional Maypole dancing. Picture: Marie Caley NSST-18-08-18-GravesPark-2
Learning traditional Maypole dancing with Penny's Merry Maypole at Graves Park in August 2018 Photo: Marie Caley
11. Children at Waterthorpe Infant School skip round the Maypole Weds 3rd May 2006
Children at Waterthorpe Infant School skip around the Maypole on May 3, 2006 Photo: Dean Atkins