WALLINGFORD’S Christmas lights were switched on tonight in the town’s first ever Edwardian evening.

The town centre was transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with ice rink in St Leonard’s Square, a nativity scene by the Town Hall and horse and carriage rides around the town.

Shops stayed open until 9pm.

In a revival of a tradition dating back to Edward II, Mayor Dee Cripps, who switched on the lights, started the festivities by hanging a white glove on the town’s Christmas tree.

She said: “It’s been a wonderful night.”