Merry Comrades
As stated on previous page, May Day Queens & May Pole dancing was commemorated , which eventually, in Northamptonshire, became known as “Merry Comrades”. If you are viewing this on a computer or laptop use the left button of your mouse to enlarge the pictures.
Merry Comrades May Day Event, early 1960’s
Merry Comrades Parade of 1956 in Northampton with Knights Of Old Traction Engine, driven by Don Knight & George Maine. Plus Horace Knight in a suit.
Merry Comrades Parade of 1956 in Northampton. Kid with bow is Jim Percival, brother of Robert, and hooded kid below is Don James, later, as an adult, Old Cricket Club captain.
Merry Comrades Nativity Tableau. Possibly 1950’s
Merry Comrades parade in Northampton, 1950’s with Margaret Story (nee Barritt) and Mary Knight, sister of Mark. Picture courtesy of Rachael Fordham (nee Knight).