RETRO: 24 maypole procession pictures from Gawthorpe, Glasshoughton, Pontefract and Castleford over the years including may queens and fancy dress outfits

We have a long-standing tradition of annual maypole processions. The celebrations include may queens, decorated floats, marching bands, and families dressing up followed by a performance from maypole dancers.

Take a look back through these 24 pictures of people enjoying the celebrations from maypole processions in Glasshoughton, Gawthorpe and the surrounding areas over the years.

See if you can spot anyone you know…

1. Gawthorpe Maypole Procession.

Annual maypole processions are a long-standing tradition in the area. Photo: Allan McKenzie

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2. Annual Darrington maypole celebrations, 2010.

Maypole dancing at the annual celebrations in Darrington in 2010. Photo: Andrew Bellis

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3. Gawthorpe Maypole Procession, 2009.

Rosina Clayton dressed as a clown in the Gawthorpe Maypole Procession in 2009. Photo: Allan McKenzie

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4. Gawthorpe Maypole Procession, 2009.

Brett Barlow and Ryan Askin in fancy dress for the 2009 Gawthorpe Maypole Procession. Photo: Allan McKenzie

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