WITH Easter fast approaching, we took a look back through our archives to find out how Oxford celebrated the Christian festivities over the decades - from intricate head gear to hot cross buns and, of course, chocolate.

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A collection of amusing shots reveal the city has a penchant for extravagant bonnets and even managed to get a live donkey involved in the proceedings one year.

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