Barwick Maypole DVD now on sale - 'Ancient & Modern' preview

The Barwick Maypole Trust (in association with the Barwick Historical Society) is delighted to announce a new DVD for 2011. 'Ancient & Modern' documents the triennial Barwick-in-Elmet maypole festival, and compares the old and new techniques for lowering and raising the village's famous 86 foot pole.

As well as footage from various festivals over the years, it features interviews with the committee Chairmen (past and present) and also this year's daring pole climber Chris Brown.

'Ancient & Modern' makes a great keepsake for locals (and is an essential reference point anyone with an interest in maypoles too!). The DVD has over an hour's worth of content and makes a fantastic gift (especially for friends and family who grew up in the village and have since moved further afield). If you were in attendance in 1960, 1993, 1998, or 2008 there's also a chance you might spot yourself (or someone you know) in the crowd!

The DVD will be officially launched at the Maypole Festival on Monday 30th May 2011 and will also be available for sale on the Trust's website. Profits from the sale of the DVD will be shared between the Maypole Trust and Barwick Historical Society.

Our thanks go to Richard Laurence at Innsight TV for his hard work and efforts in producing the DVD.

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