Morris dancers drew bemused looks from shoppers on their May Day parade through King's Lynn.

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Blowing ox horns, they carried a garland surrounding a baby doll through the streets to ward off evil spirits.

The unique tradition is believed to have started around 100 years ago.

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Beforehand, the 10-strong King's Morris danced up the dawn on Knights Hill Roundabout - one of Norfolk's highest points.

Squire Winston Williams said: 'It's gone excellently, we saw the sun come up. The May garland is the reason we're here today. It's an ancient tradition, certainly going bank to the 19th Century.'

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He added the ranks of the morris side had been swelled by the decision two years ago to become a unisex dance troupe.