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Royal May Day in Knutsford is an annual event which dates back to 1864. The modern day festivals still recreate the customs upon which it is based, including unique traditions such as 'sanding' the streets. May Day in Knutsford earned its 'Royal' title in 1887 courtesy of the then
Prince and Princess of Wales and today attracts thousands of visitors every year. This year
Ella Clarke has been chosen to be crowned Knutsford's Royal May Queen. Ladies in Waiting, Zoe Sharples and Emily Bowcock along with the Court Ladies, Olivia Millet, Hazel Redhead, Katie Smith and jessica Dytham were also chosen to take part in the crowning ceremony. George Drury, who was last years Sword Bearer now has the honour of carrying the crown takes part as Crown Bearer for this year

Royal May Day Festival 144th Year Saturday 3rd May 2008
photos of May Day 2008
 

May Day Features
Knutsford May Day May Day 2007 - 14 year old Evelyn Jane Snook was this
year's May Queen and Ryan Blake the Crown Bearer.
photos of May Day 2007
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Knutsford May Day May Day 2006 - 12 year old Emma Joanne Threlfall was this years May Queen and Steven Miller the Crown Bearer.
photos of May Day 2006		  
Knutsford May Day 2002 May Day 2005 - 12 year old Naiomi Murphy was this years May Queen and Ben Whittaker the Crown Bearer.
photos of May Day 2005		  
Knutsford May Day 2002 May Day 2004 - 12 year old Jourdan Louise Smallwood was this years May Queen and Edward Livesley the Crown Bearer.
2004 info		  
Knutsford May Day 2002 May Day 2003 - 13 year old Grace Pemberton was this years May Queen and Jonathan Falder the Crown Bearer.
procession info		  
Knutsford May Day 2002 May Day 2002 - Deborah May Coan will be crowned by Matthew Ranfield at this years Royal May Day 2002
procession info		  
Knutsford May Day 1902 May Day 1902 - 100 years ago in 1902 - 12 year old Juila Wragg was crowned as the May Queen - read the 1902 May Day report and see how little things have changed today
1902 festival		  
Knutsford May Day Queens May Day 2001 - Rhiannon Rowlands was crowned by Tim Brocklehurst as Knutsford's Royal May Queen on Saturday 5th May 2001.
Images of May Day 2001		  
Knutsford May Day Queens For She Shall be Queen of the May - Through the ages it has been many a young girl's dream to be chosen as queen of the May...
Read more on Knutsford's May Queens by Joan Leach		  
Knutsford May Day 2000 May Day 2000 - Pictorial memories of Royal May Day as celebrated in the first year of the new millennium. Featuring 'Virtual-Knutsford' taking to the streets with free balloons! Images of May Day 2000  
Knutsford May Day Past May Day Past - A look at origins, customs and aspects unique to Knutsford such as 'sanding' and the 'Royal' title. With information and photographs supplied by Joan Leach. More on Knutsford's Traditions