Derbyshire and the Peak District Photographs
Photographs from Castleton Garland Day 2007
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Castleton Garland Day is a custom that has been celebrated in Castleton for hundreds of years, originally, possibly as a fertility rite, but today it is said to commemorate the restoration of Charles the Second.
Castleton Garland Day is held on Oak Apple Day, the 29th May, unless this is a Sunday, when proceedings will take place on the Saturday. The main character is the King, hidden beneath a huge floral garland of blossom and greenery , worn over his head and shoulders. The King tours the village on horseback, accompanied by his Queen, a procession and a band. It starts at one pub and all six pubs in the village are visited in turn. The garland is then hoisted to the top of the church tower where it is left. |
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