Beating the bounds of the Tower of London circa 1906
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4796 x 3660 px | 40.6 x 31 cm | 16 x 12.2 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
1906Location:
LondonMore information:
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From Benjamin Stone's Pictures pub circa 1906 Politician & photographer (1838-1914) From Calendar Customs: Most Ascension Day customs are associated with marking church parish boundaries, but the one in London marks the boundaries of the Liberty of the Tower of London. Beginning with a short service in the chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, a procession forms including the Yeomen Warders in state dress, the Gaoler armed with his axe and children bearing willow wands. They march around the 31 markers, and the children hit each one with their wands, given plenty of encouragement by the Chief Yeoman Warder calling “Whack it, boys, whack it!” Once the walk is complete, the procession enters the Tower by the East Gate, the National Anthem is sung and refreshments are given to the participants.