SHRINKING ARCHIVE

A tradition that ghosts of all those who have drowned in the Fens re-appear on May 1st.

I woke up early on the morning of May 1st 2021 and headed over to decoy fen, with various cameras. A faint mon was still out, and a thick fog hung on the ground.

It is also said on May Day in the Fens you should pick Dandelions to make wine. These hardy plants, can pop up anywhere and symbolise ideas of re-birth and endurance. A tonic for ghostly spirits.

{see recipe below}

Dandelion Wine

2 quarts dandelion flowers
1 gallon filtered water
Zest and juice from 3 medium lemons
Zest and juice from 3 medium oranges
1 1/2 pounds granulated sugar
3/4 pound golden raisins, chopped
1 teaspoon yeast nutrient or 2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 (5-gram) packet wine yeast or 1/2 teaspoon baking yeast
Optional: 1 cup simple syrup

Some photographs from mayday