In pictures: New Mayor of Ripon takes office during traditional parade through the city

By Dominic Brown

Published 13th May 2025, 06:00 BST

The new Mayor of Ripon was officially installed during a military parade through the city and a service at the cathedral.

Coun Jackie Crozier took the chain of office during the traditional ceremony on Sunday, May 11.

The Engineer Regiment paraded through the city to exercise the Freedom of Ripon.

This was followed by the official installation of the Mayor at Ripon Cathedral.

The event formed part of a long weekend of commemorations in the city to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Here is a selection of photos from the civic occasion, taken by photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe.

The traditional parade through Ripon took place on Sunday, May 11, to mark the installation of the city's new mayor, Coun Jackie Crozier

1. Parade

The traditional parade through Ripon took place on Sunday, May 11, to mark the installation of the city's new mayor, Coun Jackie Crozier Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Coun Jackie Crozier is the new Mayor of Ripon

2. Parade

Coun Jackie Crozier is the new Mayor of Ripon Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

The parade makes its way through the city

3. Parade

The parade makes its way through the city Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

The day also included a service at Ripon Cathedral

4. Parade

The day also included a service at Ripon Cathedral Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Mayor Ripon Jackie Crozier

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