50 vehicles took part in the Worshipful Company of Carmen annual event – ranging from the un-powered push bike to mighty tractor units from Volvo and Foden, with steam-powered and historic commercial vehicles appearing alongside modern autos.

‘Cart-marking’ celebrates the oldest form of vehicle-licensing – when the permit to use a cart or vehicle in the City was issued in the form of a branded licence letter, this year the letter "O", stamped yearly.

The ceremony, which took place in Guildhall Yard,  saw each vehicle brought forward for the Master's Inspection before being branded by the Keeper of Guildhall using a special brazier and gloves.  Each year the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor joins the ceremony.  Afterwards Lord Mayor, Master and Warden doff their caps as each vehicle passes the rostrum.