The Joys of Jack-in-the-Green

Renowned folk historian and local reveller Keith Leech MBE of the Hastings Traditional Jack-in-the-Green talks about the traditional celebration and its origins in 17th Century May day revelries. Keith was awarded an MBE in 2014 for his services to Heritage in East Sussex. After teaching in London and Africa he settled in Hastings and reintroduced the Jack-in-the-Green, the Hastings Borough Bonfire celebrations and the Hollington Mummers play back into the community.