Whittlesey (the 'official' spelling), a small town in Cambridgeshire, England, holds an annual parade in January. It is lead by Staw bears and their 'keepers' followed by Morris Dancers and Molly Dancers. The following day some of the dancers perform at the local school, after which the straw bear costums are burnt.

Images copyright Guy Erwood 2004
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