THEY came bearing gold, frankincense and myrrh.

These three pupils at a Southampton school were transformed into the three Kings of Weston Shore as the school held its Nativity play.

Weston Shore Infant School is just one of dozens of schools to mark the festive season with plays telling the story of Jesus’ birth.

The Daily Echo’s photographers have been out and about capturing the magic of Nativities across Southampton and Hampshire.

You can see all the pictures online by clicking here

And don’t miss our second Nativity picture special on Wednesday.