There are records of 12 village Maypoles in Nottinghamshire. In alphabetical order they are; Bradmore, Boughton, Clifton, Farnsfield, Gedling, Gotham, Hucknall Torkhard, Linby, North Wheatly, Nottingham, Stapleford, and Wellow.
With the exception of Wellow, and Linby, all of these poles have now disappeared.
The earliest written reference to a pole at Wellow is 1835, but tradition states that it is a survivor of the ancient Maypoles. The current pole, replacing its predecessor, was erected on 7th February 1976. Made of steel and painted in the traditional red, white and blue spiral, this pole stands at 55ft tall, 60ft including the weather vane. The good folk of Wellow are rightly proud of the Maypole and public May Day celebration take place on the Village Green every year on the Bank Holiday nearest to May Day.
Bradmore Maypole
Boughton Maypole
Clifton Maypole
Farnsfield Maypole
Gedling Maypole
Gotham Maypole
Hucknall Maypole
Linby Maypole
North Wheatley Maypole
Nottingham Maypole
Stapleford Maypole
Wellow Maypole