There was a visit today from cameramen, a soundman, and a presenter from a BBC2 culture program to film the Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers.

This well known Abingdonian has taken on the part of “The fool”.

Two other well known members of the Morris men are the current “Mayor” of Ock Street – the name given to their leader, and his predecessor for many years – and still dancing into his eighties.

The “Mayor” is elected by the inhabitants of Ock Street.

The final picture from beneath the County Hall, this lunchtime, shows the Mayor of Abingdon, and one of the Freemen of Abingdon – there are three Freemen.