The picture was taken at the annual fair organised by the Oxford Federation of Animal Welfare Societies in 1974.

We’re not sure how much was raised, but it must have been a reasonable sum if every stall was as crowded.

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The fair had been opened by the Lord Mayor, Olive Gibbs, who had a stern message for those who ill-treated animals.

She said the killing and torturing of them in the name of sport was an affront to civilised society.

She said animals never killed for sport and in that context, man was “much less civilised than the wild animal”.

She added: “Animals are not able to voice criticisms or ask questions – man would be put to shame if they could. This is all the more reason why they are entitled to our loving care and protection.”

She told her large audience that it was important to teach children to love and care for animals, otherwise cruel attitudes could rub off on them.

Ten animal welfare groups were represented at the fair that year, including the RSPCA, the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals and a group representing vegetarians.

As we have recorded, Mrs Gibbs was well known for supporting what she considered good causes.

She chaired the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and often joined marches in Oxford and elsewhere.

She was also a leading opponent of the famous Cutteslowe Walls, which were built across two roads separating private from council homes on the North Oxford estate. They were two metres high, with lethal spikes on top.

She and her husband Edmund were famously pictured in 1959 helping to demolish them, 25 years after they had been erected.

Witney Fire Station crews used a closed stretch of the A40 between Ducklington and Barnard Gate for ‘highway management’ exercises while the road was shut for works at Shores Green.

In a Facebook post, the fire station said: “Realistic training like this is really beneficial to crews as it provides the scale and practicalities we cannot replicate anywhere else.

“We made use of the late evening light as well as appreciating the difference daytime to night time makes.

“It is also a great way to highlight to you that you never know what could be around the corner when driving.”

All training was carried out safely and without live traffic on the road.

Witney Fire Station is an on-call fire station and is not staffed 24 hours a day.

The city came in 16th place in a study by accommodation provider Canvas, who analysed factors such as drink prices, the number and ratings of venues, and local safety scores.

Oxford boasts 87 venues with an average rating of 4.35, offering a variety of options for students.

Although the average price of a pint in Oxford is £6.20, its mix of bars and clubs keeps it a popular student location.

Bath topped the chart as the UK’s best student nightlife city, with a high concentration of bars and clubs, and an impressive average rating of 4.45 stars.

Despite having only 98 venues, Bath’s per capita access is among the best with 10 bars per 10,000 people.

The average pint in Bath costs £5.75.

Manchester took second place, boasting the highest number of bars and clubs overall, with 606 venues.

Manchester’s venues have strong average ratings of 4.37 stars, and a pint costs an average of £5.50.

Coventry and Leicester were noted as the most budget-friendly cities for student nights out, with the cheapest pints averaging just £4 each.

They also offer the most affordable soft drinks.

Coventry, Bath, and Exeter were ranked the safest for student nightlife.

Coventry leads with a safety score of 70.04, followed by Bath at 66.12, and Exeter at 62.33.

London and Oxford were noted for having the priciest pints, with averages of £8 and £6.20 per beer, respectively.