In Pictures: Bond, boats and fireworks at Henley Festival

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An actor taking part in the Henley Festival "roving eccentrica" aboard a motorised punt.
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A flotilla of pleasure boats basked in the sunshine at Henley Festival, held on the Berkshire banks of the River Thames.

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Spanish street theatre company Osadia created "hair art", teasing festival-goers locks into fantastical structures.

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Festival-goers Matt, Ben, Emma and Candy Davies (L to R) were among Osadia's willing victims.

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Art, dance and sculpture also featured at the event, including this car decorated with graffiti.

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Former Bond girl Joanna Lumley told anecdotes and read from Ian Fleming's works.

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Skydiver Gary Connery, who acted as the Queen's stunt double at the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, parachuted from the sky to open the gala.

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A selection of Bond-themed music was played by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Drummers from the London 2012 opening ceremony performed as part of a dramatic firework finale.

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The Thames was crowded with pleasure boats decorated with fairy lights and candles as night fell.