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The Year of the Poets -- Maypole, St Andrew Undershaft
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The Year of the Poets -- Maypole, St Andrew Undershaft
The Year of the Poets -- Maypole outside St Andrew Undershaft in the City of London, with people dancing round it, to illustrate a range of poems on the subject. Date: 1845
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1840s 1845 Activities Figures Illustrate Maypole Month Poems Poetry Poets Season Seasonal Seasons Spring Springtime Tradition Year
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The Year of the Poets -- Maypole: A Scene of Springtime Merriment in 1845 London This photograph print, hailing from the year 1845, transports us back to the heart of Victorian England, specifically to St Andrew Undershaft in the City of London. The scene before us is one of jubilant springtime celebration, as people gather around a resplendent maypole adorned with vibrant ribbons and flowers. The month of May, a time of renewal and rebirth, is celebrated in this image with a range of poetic activities. The maypole, an age-old symbol of the changing seasons and the triumph of spring over winter, stands tall and proud, its presence acting as an invitation to dance and revel in the beauty of the season. The figures in this illustration, both young and old, are seen dancing around the maypole, their faces alight with joy and merriment. The women, dressed in colorful garments, weave in and out of one another, their ribbons intertwining in a delicate dance that speaks to the harmony and unity of the community. The Year of the Poets -- Maypole outside St Andrew Undershaft is a testament to the enduring customs and traditions of the early Victorian era. This photograph print illustrates the seasonal activities that marked the passage of time and brought people together in celebration of the natural world and the poetry of the moment. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported to a time when the simple pleasures of nature and the company of others were enough to bring joy and wonder to the hearts of all who partook in the festivities. The maypole, with its ribbons and flowers, stands as a symbol of the beauty and magic of the spring season, a time of renewal and rebirth that continues to inspire and captivate us to this day.
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