Cunard celebrate the Freedom of the city

Cunard have been celebrating the freedom of the city of Liverpool today by walking sheep past the Cunard building!

Is this a British thing?:D I don't recall seeing anything like this in Canada.

I just caught the very end on the local news and wondered what it was about

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/cunard-drives-flock-sheep-through-10862470

Is this a British thing?:D I don't recall seeing anything like this in Canada.

Very British, the link that Ray posted does explain it a little better !

Is this a British thing?:D I don't recall seeing anything like this in Canada.

A well-known Canadian participated in this ritual in London. Ed Mirvish (better known in Toronto as Honest Ed) was awarded the OBE after restoring the Old Vic. He was also made a Freeman of the City of London and took advantage of the honour of being able to bring his sheep across London Bridge without charge. I can't find any photos on-line. I recall seeing it on television at the time. I believe Mr. Mirvish borrowed only one sheep for the walk.