Ramsey Straw Bear 2011 by Str4wB34ry
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In a small area of the Huntingdonshire Fens, from Ramsey to Whittlesey, a straw bear was lead through the streets on Plough Monday. It is speculated that this may have grown out of a pagan ritual or just maybe an extension of disguising oneself using straw, inspired by dancing bears that used to tour the fenland villages. 2009 saw a Straw Bear dance through the streets of Ramsey for the first time in over 80 years and this photo shows the 2011 bear at this years event.
Intrigued, find out more at http://web.mac.com/robstockman/Plough_Monday/Ramsey_Straw_Bear.html
Comments (6)
kgb224
Outstanding capture my friend. Good to see you back.
Faemike55
Wonderful capture and neat information/history
NefariousDrO
Ooh, that's really fascinating. I'm familiar with the more ancient tradition of "The Wicker Man" but not this! Really nice photo!
Schaefchen
das sieht ja aus wie bei der schwäbische allemanichesche fasnacht ,am bodensee besser in singen ist es der strohbear klasse photo
danapommet
Great photo and is that you in all that straw Philip? Dana
debbielove
Tradition at its best, long may it run... Rob