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Freemen lead flock of sheep across London Bridge in Middle Age tradition

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Hundreds of people took part in the annual sheep drive over London Bridge. The tradition of the Freemen of the City of London dates back to the Middle Ages, when they were granted the privilege of driving their sheep across the famous bridge without paying a toll. At the time, London Bridge was the only trading route and river crossing.

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