The giant French rabbit, fondly named after the Whites keeper, is a firm favourite with regulars at the Black Bull pub in The Green. The pub’s landlady and Meslier’s owner Sara Robinson brings him out from his hutch every Sunday to watch the football, along with his brother, and he’s become a bit of a “phenomenon” in the community.
After Meslier took a liking to her friend’s pet Wilmer, another one-year-old bunny, Sara decided to hold a wedding for the pair on Monday to spread some cheer over the Easter weekend. Around 50 regulars turned out to watch the ceremony – and here’s how it unfolded.
8. The Black Bull pub
Sara, pictured right, has worked for the Black Bull for 18 years and is well known in the community Photo: The Black Bull
9. The Black Bull wedding
Meslier and his brother come out every Sunday to watch the football, to the delight of regulars who give them a lot of attention Photo: The Black Bull
10. The Black Bull wedding
Dogs are still permitted when the rabbits are visiting but must be kept on a leash Photo: The Black Bull
12. The Black Bull wedding
Sara is an avid Leeds United fan and there was no better name for her French giant rabbit than 6 foot 6 inch Leeds United keeper Meslier Photo: The Black Bull