In pictures: Leicester Morris dancers perform to mark May Day

Morris dancers have performed their traditional May Day routine at Bradgate Park, Leicestershire.

The Leicester Morrismen started their dawn routine at 07:00 BST in front of the local landmark known as Old John.

This year the group celebrate 70 years of dancing in and around Leicester.

Morris dancing involves performers - often wearing hats and bells on their legs - wielding handkerchiefs, sticks or swords, to the accompaniment of folk music.

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