V & A Museum photograph of the Betley windowHere's a painted glass window from Betley, Staffordshire (England) showing Morris dancers around a maypole that bears the message, A Mery May. The window dates c.1509 - yes, a bit later than the 14th century but, sorry, I simply couldn't resist this morning :-)
We see Robin Hood, Maid Marion in a golden crown (alias the May Queen), the Friar, the Obby Oss (hobby horse), the Pipe & Tabor player, and the Fool with his coxcomb hood and ass's ears - For only a fool would be King For A Day.
The original window is now in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. A copy remains at Betley.
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Great blog you've got here! Very informative.
-B.
More images of 15th-17th century morris dancers, in case you're interested!
Thank you both very much! Off to look at the link you sent Karen.
~ Carol
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