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Maypole, the raising of the

Undated. Image shows the ancient tradition of the raising of the 96ft (approx 29 metres) Maypole which is located near the Cross at the centre of Barwick-in-Elmet. The Maypole is ...

Yvonne Gascoigne at the crowning of the May Queen

Undated. Yvonne Gascoigne addresses the onlookers at the ceremony to crown the May Queen. For many years this duty had been performed by her Grandmother, Laura Gwendolin Gascoigne...

Yvonne Gascoigne crowns the May Queen

Undated. Image shows Yvonne Gascoigne as she crowns the May Queen at Barwick in Elmet. She took over this duty from her Grandmother, Laura Gwendolen Gascoigne, when she was no lon...

Maypole and Cross looking towards All saint's Church

10th August 1903. This early twentieth century view of the Maypole was taken from close to the junction with Main Street and The Cross. The Black Swan Public House adjoins the cot...

Main Street, View of thatched cottage

20th July 1909. These thatched cottages, on two storeys, were located in Main Street. The one on the right, and possibly both, were used by a group of artists around the turn of t...

All Saints Church, statue in the west front of the tower.

Undated. This statue, located in the niche in the west front of the tower of All Saints Church, commemorates Sir Henry Vavasour inscribed beneath with Latin "Orate pro Henrico Vav...

All Saints Church, East window of North Aisle

February 1903. The east window of the North Aisle of All Saints Church comprises of three heraldic panels. These were the work of Mrs. I.O. Trench Gascoigne who died in 1891 and d...

All Saints Church

Gibson, Rose

5th September 1891 View shows the south entrance to All Saints Church. Parts of the church date back to the 12th century although it is believed that the porch was added during th...

War Memorial

Gibson, Rose

Undated, Barwick in Elmet War Memorial, this is Main Street. The base of the Memorial was originally part of the Market Cross, the cross was moved to the churchyard in 1919 when t...

Main Street

Gibson, Rose

1903 This view of the Main Street shows All Saints Church in the centre, the Market cross an Maypole to the right. A number of children can be seen, a girl in period dress is abou...

Main Street

Gibson, Rose

1901 View of the Main Street. The church of All Saints is in the centre. To the right is the Market Cross, this was before it was used as the base for the War Memorial. The Maypol...

Maypole, Barwick in Elmet

Gibson, Rose

1901. Photograph taken in 1901 showing base of maypole, part of an ancient cross. Behind is the church yard wall and a small portion of the church. The shop on the left advertis...

Church And Village, Barwick in Elmet

Gibson, Rose

Undated. Photograph of Barwick in Elmet church and town taken from the Earthworks. Image shows the road leading to the town with two people on the right. According to tradition ...

Saxon Fortification at Barwick In Elmet

Gibson, Rose

Undated. Created after the departure of the Romans C.410 the kingdom of Elmet was created and managed from Barwick in Elmet. When the Anglo-Saxon invaders conquered Holderness, W...

Barwick, School, Postcard

Gibson, Rose

Undated Barwick School has always been a church school and was financed from the church rate and administration was undertaken by the Church Wardens.

Barwick, Windmill, Postcard

Gibson, Rose

Undated This is Leeds Road, going into the village the mill buildings can be seen. The mill would have been about 60ft high with four sails and a fantail to keep them turning into...

Barwick, The Market Cross, Postcard

Gibson, Rose

Undated The old Cross on Main Street, in front of the Gascoigne Arms. The Cross was moved to the churchyard and a War Memorial erected on the plinth in 1919.

Barwick, War Memorial, Postcard

Gibson, Rose

Undated View of the War Memorial, it was erected in 1919, the old Cross which had been on the plinth was re-sited to the churchyard.

The Maypole, Barwick, Postcard

Gibson, Rose

Undated The very ancient tradition of raising and lowering the Maypole has its roots in Pre-Roman times. The ceremony is performed every three years, celebrated with dancing, floa...

Barwick, Main Street, Postcard

Gibson, Rose

Undated This view is of the upper section of Main Street, looking towards Glebe Farm. The farm was pulled down to widen the corner of Long Lane. The workshop on the right belonged...

Kiddal Hall, Oriel Window

Gibson, Rose

10th August 1903, Around 1927 this oriel window was removed from Kiddal Hall. It is believed that the window was sold and taken to America. Research by by the Barwick In Elmet H...

Barwick in Elmet, Church Doorway

Gibson, Rose

1914, Entrance porch to Barwick Church.

Barwick in Elmet, Church Vestry Door

Gibson, Rose

Undated, Vestry door in Barwick Church.