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Mock Court Chronicles: A Night of Historic Proportions Descends into Criminal Chaos

When Churchill Met Eisenhower, When the Chief Alderman Met Mevlan: The White House Chronicles The venerable White House pub in Bladon has...

Ed Creasey

Jul 133 min read

The Mock Mayor Outlasts Another One: Farewell Nocturne, Welcome to the Festival Graveyard

After just 10 years of "glorious shows," Nocturne Live has announced it is quitting Blenheim Palace, leaving behind a legacy of global...

Ed Creasey

Jun 282 min read

The Case of the Double Mockery: When Mock Justice Meets Meta-Humor

In which two residents of New Woodstock stand accused of the most heinous crime in Mock Mayor history The ancient wheels of Mock Justice...

Ed Creasey

Jun 224 min read

Old Woodstock Mock Mayor Tradition Continues to Enrich Woodstock Community

The Old Woodstock Mock Mayor tradition isn't just about being silly, dancing and throwing people in the river. While that's certainly important, the organization continues its serious work of making an impact across the community.

Ed Creasey

Jun 152 min read

The Old Woodstock Mock Mayor Elections: A Day of Tradition, Music, and Mayhem

Every July, Woodstock Town Square transforms into a carnival of democracy, entertainment, and British eccentricity

Ed Creasey

Jun 143 min read

Mock Court: Where Justice is Served with a Side of Laughter

Every July at the Old Woodstock Mock Mayor Elections, the most unusual court in Oxfordshire comes into session. Welcome to Mock Court,...

Ed Creasey

Jun 143 min read

The History of Old Woodstock Mock Mayor: A 238-Year-Old Tradition of Playful Protest

Have you ever wondered why Old Woodstock crowns its own Mock Mayor every July? The story behind this beloved tradition is one of sibling...

Ed Creasey

Jun 143 min read