Dozens of people from Wells descended on the capital as their town played a key role in the London Lord Mayor’s Show.
'Quay workers' from the north Norfolk town took part in the prestigious event on Saturday (November 12) as Nick Lyons, who lives in Wells, became the new Lord Mayor.
During his year in office, the Lord Mayor hosts visiting heads of state, heads of government and other foreign dignitaries on behalf of His Majesty and the government.
Saturday's show began with a three-mile procession featuring 133 floats.
The parade made its way through the capital, beginning at Mansion House and heading via Cheapside and St Paul's Cathedral, before arriving at the Royal Courts of Justice.
The Lord Mayor then spent a short period of time inside the Royal Courts to swear an oath of allegiance, before rejoining the procession at Temple Place.
Mr Lyons' show had a theme of children, charity and the community, and saw Wells celebrate its fishing fleet, coastguard team and RNLI members.
Pat Weston, head of a newly-formed organising group called 'Quay Workers', took 70 locals to London to say thank you for their service.
They were joined by pupils from Alderman Peel High School, whose artwork was on display.
"I am very pleased with the amazing day at the Lord Mayor's Show in London - the whole day out could not have gone any better,” said Mr Weston.
“The weather, the atmosphere, and the amazing welcome the Wells key workers' float received from the crowd made all the hard work worth it.
“Holding flags, beach huts, banners and crabs, the Quay Workers were representing themselves, the vibrant Wells community and the attractions of Wells.
"Looking around the float as we walked the streets of London, all the faces were smiling and singing to the Nelson's Shantymen songs being played on the bus.
“Fred and Gary from the lifeboat crew and Camille, from the Wells Health Centre, did not stop smiling; the Duncan family totally embraced the day out; the Wells in Bloom ladies singing and dancing; Macey the carnival Queen in her lovely dress.
“It was just the best day."
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