Earl of Rone 2001
Photographs taken during the Earl of Rone celebrations in Combe Martin, North Devon in 2001. The Earl of Rone is a 4-day celebration which takes place annually at Whit Weekend, featuring hobby hoss processions and music, culminating in the capture of the figure of the Earl on the Monday night. For more on this calendar custom, see the entry on the calendar customs website here. Photos are copyrighted to the photographer Stuart Smith who has given permission for them to be added to the archive for research use. Please contact us for non-watermarked versions for this purpose.
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B/W photo. Costumed participants in procession Ref IA/21/004/D/xxx
B/W photo. Drummer with other drummers following Ref IA/21/004/D/cccc
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B/W photo. Participants outside Lion Inn pub Ref IA/21/004/D/llll
B/W photo. Musicians sharing a drink in a break Ref IA/21/004/D/pppp
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B/W photo. Hobby hoss running down road with procession behind Ref IA/21/004/D/yyy
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B/W photo. Front of procession looking back |
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B/W photo. Hobby hoss Ref IA/21/004/D/zzz
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B/W photo. Fitting mask to the hobby hoss Ref IA/21/004/D/rrrr
B/W photo. Front of procession on main street |
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B/W photo. Party dancing on grassed area |