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Swan Upping on the Thames 1900
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Swan Upping on the Thames 1900
Annual ceremony taking place on the Thames where British Crown swans are rounded up, caught, ringed, and then released. The party occupy a flotilla of row boats the sterns adorned with flags. A large white ensign bearing a gilt crown and the letters E.R, with the device of a swan is displayed by the crown boat; while the Dyers and Vintners craft have blue and red flags respectively also emblazoned with swans.
1900
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Swan Upping on the River Thames, 1900: A Traditional British Ceremony Swan Upping, an ancient and time-honored tradition in England, is depicted in this photograph from the year 1900. The scene unfolds on the serene waters of the River Thames in London, where a flotilla of row boats, adorned with flags, gathers to carry out this unique ceremony. The British Crown swans are the stars of this annual event, which involves rounding up, catching, ringing, and then releasing them. The swans are an essential part of the British monarchy's royal collection, and Swan Upping is a way to maintain their numbers and health. The lead boat in this procession is the crown boat, which proudly displays a large white ensign bearing a gilt crown and the letters E.R. The device of a swan symbolizes the monarch's role as the Mouser to the Queen, the traditional title given to the monarch as the protector of the mute swans on the Thames. The Dyers and Vintners craft, represented by the boats with blue and red flags respectively, also take part in Swan Upping. These boats, with their distinct colors and swan emblems, add to the vibrant and colorful atmosphere of the event. Swan Upping is a testament to the rich history and traditions of England. This photograph captures the essence of this unique ceremony, which continues to be an annual event on the River Thames.
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