Bleating sheep shepherded over London Bridge in old tradition

More than 600 citizens, honoured with the largely symbolic "freedom of the city" for their deeds, took part in the event this year despite rainy weather.
However, not all of former privileges of the freemen are still honoured today, such as the right to the bear a sword in a public.
The event, beloved by tourists, is organized by an association of wool producers, who donate the proceeds to charity.
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