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Across 5. May 19th 1536 was tragic day for this poor lady who, probably wrongly, was punished for treason. (4,6) 11. A rather colourful and genteel event held each year in hospital grounds. (7,6,4) 12. A rather bizarre ancient celebration of Spring by men with bells on their legs. (6,7) 13. St Ives is the place where a rather dubious activity takes place in May to earn the winner their own copy of the scriptures. (6,3,6) 14. May 6th 1954 a British neurologist changed sporting history for ever with this achievement. (4,6,4) 17. The United Kingdom was created by this legislation (3,2,5) 20. This important navigation was declared open at Mode Wheel dock in May 1894. (10,4,5) 21. "A worldwide celebration of nature greatest symphony!" (13,4,6,3) 22. Possibly dating back to Roman times, these May celebrations structures distressed Oliver Cromwell and caused him to try and remove them from many village greens. (8) 23. Coopers Hill, Brockworth is the location for this very risky May activity. (6,7) 24. May 29th 1660, remembering the return of the monarchy. (8,3)

Down 1. Enthusiastic sporting fans now get two of these events in May each year. (1,1,3,6) 2. A worldwide day of celebration of the principles of the caring organisation founded by this man, who was born on May 8th 1828. (5,6) 3. Derbyshire Villages prepare for summer with this colourful custom. (4,8) 4. Devised by the Florence family in 1988, this event was described by Bill Clinton in 2001 as "The Woodstock of the mind. (3,8) 6. This Cornish May celebration was made famous by Terry Wogan musical endeavours. (3,6,5) 7. When tongues of fire rested on them? (9) 8. A wild jamboree between 37 countries, where the phrase 'Null points' seem to be the judgement dreaded by the Brits. (10,4,7) 9. The British people were promised this hard labour on May 10, 1940. (5,4,5,3,5) 10. Only 11 days after the death of his wife, by his own order, this lady became the king's third wife. (4,7) 11. A time to enable churches, groups and individuals connect with their wider communities, coming together to give, act and pray. (9,3,4) 15. A day for remembering a May event 80 years ago, for which we should all be grateful. (7,6,3) 16. May 2nd 1611 was the day this book, of great value to us all, appeared. (4,5,5) 18. This man's youthful activities gave him ideas that he used to build a valuable weapon in the war. (6,6) 19. The pagan fire festival marking the beginning of summer. (7)