Thousands pack into Padstow for May Day

The Red Oss got a massive cheer as it emerged from its "stable" in the Golden Lion pub

A Cornish fishing port has welcomed back a centuries-old folk tradition as part of its May Day celebrations.

Thousands of spectators have packed into the port's narrow streets for the tradition of Obby Oss, which celebrates the end of winter and the coming of summer.

At the centre of the action are the Blue or "Peace" Oss and the Old or "Red" Oss, who dance through the town accompanied by drums and accordion music.

Local people dress in white, with red or blue neckerchiefs and scarfs depending on their family's alliance.

The Blue Oss was the first to emerge from the Padstow Institute to a raptuous reception

For one family it is an especially emotional day, thanks to the BBC One programme The Repair Shop.

Richard Poole took a battered old drum owned by his late father Pete along to the famous barn to see if it could be repaired for the 2025 Obby Oss Day.

Not only was the drum completely overhauled, the word's "Pete's Drum" were painted on the side and his grandson Tommy will play it at today's May Day celebration.

Tommy and Richard Poole at the Obby Oss Day celebrations

Richard Poole said: "It's like it's brand new, it feels like the first time Dad picked that drum up and walked out on May Day, and that drum will go on for generations now, they've done a phenomenal job.

"Padstow is full of long-standing family traditions."

People with links to Padstow return to the town from all over the world for Obby Oss

The exact origin of the tradition is unknown, but the first recorded reference of it comes from the start of the 1800s.

It started at 00:00 BST outside the Golden Lion Inn, where people gathered to sing the Night Song - heralding the summer - and it continues throughout the day.