Friday 8 May 2009

8th May, Helston Floral Day

Sir Benjamin Stone, 'Helston "Flora Day". The early morning "Furry Dance" through the Town. 1901'
The town of Helston, in Cornwall, maintains what must be the most famous traditional dance customs in Britain. Couples dance through the town, in and out of shops and houses, to a lively tune played by the town's silver band. The dance takes place four times during the day, each time involving a different section of the town's population.

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