Beating the Bounds Print, 1908

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Beating the Bounds, Longwall Street, Oxford. Boys scramble for coins at Longwall during the annual ceremony of beating the bounds, which reinforces knowledge of the parish boundary. The ceremony, which takes place on Ascension Day, is led by the parish priest, seen here up the ladder. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1908. Discover Historic England images to buy as prints, wall art or for licensing. Find your favourite places or explore our collections. © Historic England

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Historic England Images , Henry Taunt Photographer , Ascension Day Celebration , Oxfordshire History Photos , Beating The Bounds Ceremony

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Boys scramble for coins at Longwall Street in Oxford. A photograph by Henry Taunt, taken in 1908, shows the annual ceremony of beating the bounds. The scene is set on Ascension Day with the parish priest leading from a ladder. This print captures a moment from childhood during an Edwardian era event.

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