THE Guardian had two photographers at Knutsford Royal May Day this year - and we have selected the best 10 pictures from the day.

13-year-old Sofia Chowdry was crowned on the Heath to mark the end of the 151st Royal May Day on Saturday.

Our top 10 pictures, taken by Nick Jones and Matt Sayle, can be viewed below:

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1. A 'Royal' wedding - Knutsford style!

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2. Cheeky clowns at Marshall's Yard

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3. Ay Carumba! A Mexican invasion

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4. Cheeky youngsters in the 'Shoe'!

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5. The day was certainly a roaring success!

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6. Chimney sweeps were in high demand 

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7. Attack, attack, attack! Knutsford's finest pirates 

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8. Guy Wolstencroft, from Knutsford Tri Club, certainly drummed up some funds for the charity

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9. The retinue in all its full glory on the Heath

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10. And finally, and by no means least, this year's Royal May Queen, Sofia Chowdry. Congratulations to you! 

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