200 sheep driven through the city as part of an annual English tradition (10 photos + 2 videos)
A flock of more than 200 sheep swept through a town in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, UK. Wayne Hutchinson captured the Swaledales running through the narrow streets of Hawes, North Yorkshire. 
The animals were being herded from a farm to pasture, a common practice during the winter months. They were followed by a farmer on a quad bike and his border collie, who was keeping an eye on the grass-munching flock.
Mr Hutchinson explained: “The sheep are used to this land. They are at home on the moorland, on open pasture that is not fenced in. Many generations of sheep have followed this route. The lambs have learned it from their mothers. These animals know the way to the hills they call home. There they will remain until early spring, when they will come down again to lamb in April.”
The video Wayne shared on social media has been viewed over a million times.
One user commented: "There's nothing more satisfying in the world than watching a good herding dog at work."
Another added: "I love the bit where the sheep stopped to munch on the grass and the dog was like, 'No ladies, get back in the flock.'"
Last September, Hollywood star Damian Lewis took part in a centuries-old tradition by driving a flock of sheep across the River Thames in London.
The actor became one of more than a thousand people who were awarded the title of freeman. In the Middle Ages, it gave the right to transport cattle across the river to market without paying duties.
53-year-old shepherd Lewis put on his grandfather's wool coat and picked up a staff to drive animals across Southwark Bridge.
The tradition was revived about ten years ago, and it became an event to raise money for charity. Thus, last year, help was provided to the Woolmen organization, which supports wool producers.
