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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
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B/W photo. Drummer with other drummers following
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B/W photo. Melodeon players
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B/W photo. Procession in main street
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B/W photo. Participants outside Lion Inn pub
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B/W photo. Musicians sharing a drink in a break
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B/W photo. Drummers on main street
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B/W photo. Hobby hoss running down road with procession behind
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B/W photo. Drummer with other drummers in background
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B/W photo. Musicians on grassed area
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B/W photo. Looking back at procession from the front
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B/W photo. Members of party taking a break
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B/W photo. Front of procession looking back
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B/W photo. Hobby hoss
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B/W photo. Drummers in procession
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B/W photo. Drummers and party with church in background
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B/W photo. Procession coming down main street
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B/W photo. Fitting mask to the hobby hoss
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B/W photo. Front of procession on main street
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B/W photo. Hobby hoss and hoss maidens
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B/W photo. Procession in main street
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B/W photo. Drummers in procession
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B/W photo. Grenadiers and party with church in background
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B/W photo. Party on grassed area with church in background
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B/W photo. Front of procession in main street
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B/W photo. Hobby hoss and fool in procession
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B/W photo. Party dancing on grassed area
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