The Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor and his fellow Freemen herded the animals over Southwark Bridge in what he described as an 'eccentric, very British, day'.
Homeland star Damian Lewis was spotted guiding sheep across the River Thames today as part of a quirky and bizarre tradition that spans centuries. Over a thousand City Freemen guided their sheep along an ancient trading path on Sunday, September 29, commemorating their medieval privilege to transport goods to market via the Thames without toll charges.
Speaking about his day, Damien said: "It was fabulous, I'm down here on this eccentric, very British day, honouring an old tradition where Freemen of the City of London can drive their sheep... toll free, free of charge, across the bridge London Bridge as it was in the day into the City of London in order to sell their produce.
The Worshipful Company of Woolmen is among the oldest livery companies in the city, with roots dating back to 1180. Damian, who was married to Peaky Blinders actress Helen McCrory until her sad death in April 2021, shared a touching piece of history, revealing that his coat was actually his grandfather's from the First World War.
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