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The George Inn, Botley, North Hinksey, Oxfordshire

Henry Taunt1873/1900

Historic England

Historic England
London, United Kingdom

This view from Seacourt Stream shows a group outside the George Inn involved in Beating the Bounds - a traditional ceremony that evolved during the reign of Elizabeth I and involves beating parish boundary stones with willow sticks.

Historic England Archive CC97/02370

Details

  • Title: The George Inn, Botley, North Hinksey, Oxfordshire
  • Creator: Henry W Taunt
  • Date Created: 1873/1900, 1892
  • Rights: Source: Historic England Archive
  • Medium: Glass plate negative

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