300,000 people take part in Guinness World Records Day

Among  some of the quirky attempts to set new Guinness World Records were a gathering of 57 people in Canary Wharf, London, who crammed into a large pair of bright pink underpants to break the record for the most people in a pair of pants.

Essex was host to the largest Cream Tea Party, with 334 people, while Dublin secured the record for the most people dressed as leprechauns, with 262 people.

Canary Wharf, London, held a world record race between the fastest toilet, the smallest roadworthy car and the fastest mobility scooter.

In the Netherlands, 1,541 paticipated in a mass Macarena dance while in Florida, 91-year-old Bernice Mary Bates was named the oldest yoga teacher.

Guinness World Records editor, Craig Glenday, said: “This year, it seems to be about bringing records back home to the people who are most passionate about enjoying their culture and national identity.”