This image is of May Day celebrations in Hawkshead. May Day celebrations are often lively affairs that celebrate spring and involve morris dancing, the crowning of a May Queen and dancing around the maypole.
If you have any information about this image reference 2002.7.323 contact jarnold @lakelandarts. org.uk. The entire collection can be viewed at www.lakeland-museum.org.uk/ hardman
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