Bun Throwing in Abingdon for the Royal Wedding

4000 buns were thrown from the County Hall Museum in Abingdon to crowds below to celebrate the Royal Wedding today.

Believe it or not, it’s a tradition that dates back to the Coronation of King George III in 1760!

Crowd in Abingdon for the Bun Throwing

More photos and a video after the jump.

Buns fall from the sky

Catching buns in Abingdon

Update: A closer view of the bun throwing, shot by @becktacular