Oxford City and University Morris dancers perform at Westgate Oxford

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Oxford City and University Morris dancers perform at Westgate Oxford

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Members of the Oxford City and University Morris group brought traditional performances to shoppers at Westgate Oxford on Saturday.

The dancers appeared at the shopping centre for a full day of entertainment across multiple locations in the city centre.

Their first appearance took place at Middle Square within Westgate at 11am.

The performers then travelled to various other sites throughout Oxford.

At midday, the group gathered outside The White Horse public house on Broad Street.

Later, at 2pm, they performed at the Schwarzman Centre situated within the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter.

The afternoon schedule continued with a 3.45pm appearance outside the Lamb & Flag pub in St Giles, before concluding at 5pm in Bonn Square.

Oxford University Morris operates as a mixed-gender side specialising in Cotswold Morris traditions, performing throughout Oxford and surrounding areas.

The group comprises current students, university staff and former students of Oxford University.

Regular joint performances take place alongside the Oxford City Morris.

Multiple Morris dancing sides are active throughout Oxfordshire.

Cotswold Morris represents the indigenous dance tradition of the county, distinguished by its rhythmic footwork, ankle bells and the use of wooden sticks or white handkerchiefs as props.

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