01-05-2025
May Morning: Thousands of early-risers celebrate in Oxford
Thousands of people have gathered to celebrate May Morning in the heart of unique tradition dates back more than 500 years and welcomes the coming of surrounded Magdalen College from 06:00 BST to hear the bells ring out and choristers singing. Morris dancing, folk singing and unconventional costumes were part of the traditional entertainment for the celebrations.
Magdalen College Choir treated early risers to a rendition of "Hymnus Eucharisticus" before singing more hymns from the top of Magdalen Tower.A road closure is in place from The Plain junction to the top of the High Street until about 09:00 BST, with signposts for diversions and alternative cycling routes.A crowd management system will provide one-way channels on Magdalen Bridge to enable the crowd to flow during and immediately after the event.
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