Today was the day when the Mayor of Ock Street was elected. Three dance groups could be seen round the town centre for most of the day. Shown above, outside the avicenne pharmacy (formerly the plough pub), are the combined Oxford City and Oxford University group.

Also there were the Old Speckled Hen north west clog morris.

Morris Dancers paraded round town from one venue to the next.

Outside the Brewery Tap was the polling station. There was also a polling box inside New Mayott House.

The President of the Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers, Mr Ewart Hemmings, was there to officiate.

Last year’s Mayor of Ock Street, Mr Duncan Brown, was there waiting to see if he would serve another year.

But that was not to be. Mr Harry Knight was elected by a majority of 104 votes to 74 (or thereabouts). The Deputy Mayor of the town of Abingdon, Councillor Jan Morter, was there to present the tokens of office including: Mayor’s sash, cup, sword, and hat.

It was a popular result, and as a result we can expect lots of good Morrris Dancing in Abingdon in the year to come.