Girls from Redmaids' High in Bristol marked the founding of their school with a return to a grand tradition dating back to 1634.

       Led by the school's Head Girls over 700 students aged seven to 18 walked through Bristol for a special service.

       The school's annual Founders' Commemoration Day dates back hundreds of years, and attracts people back to Bristol from across the country as alumnae, parents and members of the public line the route to watch the spectacle.

       Redmaids' said in a statement: "This is an extremely important day for us as we gather to celebrate the heritage of Redmaids’ High School, and remember our founding fathers who were progressive enough to pledge money for the education of Bristol’s young women."

       Reverends T G Rose and Urijah Thomas opened Redland High School in 1882 and John Whitson founded The Red Maids’ School in 1634.

       When Redmaids’ High School was formed in 2016, it brought the schools together to combine over 500 years of expertise.

       Each November, the day starts with a memorial service in St Nicholas Crypt when the Head Girl, accompanied by Sixth Form students and members of the School Council, lays a wreath on the tomb of John Whitson.

       Then more than 900 students and members of staff walk in line from the Welsh Back to Bristol Cathedral for a special service.