In Pictures: Morris men lead the way in May Day celebrations

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1 May 2023

Last Updated: 1 May 2023

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A number of celebrations have been taking place across the country to mark the arrival of May Day.

Festivals dating back hundreds of years traditionally take place at what is seen as the beginning of summer.

Members of the Hook Eagle Morris Men perform — Members of the Hook Eagle Morris Men perform outside the Shack Cafe near Hook in Hampshire (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Morris dancers perform — The Hook Eagle Morris Men (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Morris dancers perform — A crowd gathered to watch (Jacob King/PA)

A candle flame is used to light the Beltane bonfire — A candle flame is used to light the Beltane bonfire at Chalice Well, Glastonbury (Ben Birchall/PA)

People jump the Beltane bonfire at Chalice Well — People jump the Beltane bonfire at Chalice Well (Ben Birchall/PA)

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