Maypole dancing followed the crowning of the May Queen ceremony involving pupils from Hugh Joicey CofE First School in Ford. Picture by Jane ColtmanMaypole dancing followed the crowning of the May Queen ceremony involving pupils from Hugh Joicey CofE First School in Ford. Picture by Jane Coltman
Maypole dancing followed the crowning of the May Queen ceremony involving pupils from Hugh Joicey CofE First School in Ford. Picture by Jane Coltman

17 pictures looking back at Ford May Queen crowning ceremonies over the years

The annual crowning of the Ford May Queen may have been cancelled due to coronavirus but now is your chance to look back on highlights from the past.
By Ian Smith
Published 1st May 2020, 07:00 GMT
Updated 1st May 2020, 13:38 GMT

We have compiled 17 pictures showcasing the picture-perfect tradition on the village green in front of the Lady Waterford Hall.

The annual event takes place on the first Friday of May, with the oldest girl at Hugh Joicey CE First School being crowned queen.

In mythology, the May Queen is a symbol of the stillness of nature around which everything revolves. She stands for purity, strength and the potential for growth.

The 2011 Ford May Queen, Olivia Lathangie.

1. 2011 Queen

The 2011 Ford May Queen, Olivia Lathangie. Photo: Jane Coltman

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Ford May Queen Olivia Lathangie parades through an arch of flowers.

2. 2011 crowning

Ford May Queen Olivia Lathangie parades through an arch of flowers. Photo: Jane Coltman

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Eliza Percy, Joey Shiel, Lewis Guthrie and Silas Lloyd line up behind Ford May Queen Georgia Moore.

3. 2012 crowning

Eliza Percy, Joey Shiel, Lewis Guthrie and Silas Lloyd line up behind Ford May Queen Georgia Moore. Photo: Kimberley Powell

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Ford May Queen Crowning 2013.

4. 2013 crowning

Ford May Queen Crowning 2013. Photo: Kimberley Powell

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