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In pictures: Oxford's May Morning draws 18,500

Indy Almroth-Wright
News imageA green‑masked figure at the Oxford May Day celebrations.
News imageMagdalen College, Oxford Magdalen College, Oxford where crowds gathered to herald the arrival of springMagdalen College, Oxford
A green‑masked half dinosaur half Morris dancer was among those to welcome the rising sun
Crowds gathered to herald the arrival of spring at Magdalen College

Thousands have celebrated May Morning in Oxford city centre.

Early risers gathered at the foot of Magdalen College to hear the choir sing from the top of the Great Tower, welcoming the rising sun at 06:00 BST.

They sang Over the Rainbow and Hymnus Eucharisticus to the packed crowd below.

About 18,500 people turned out to see in the morning earlier.

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