1937 The King's Swan Master explains the process of swan upping on Magna Carta Island
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0:32Now Playing1937 The King's Swan Master explains the process of swan upping on Magna Carta Island
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as posted by the channelDate: 22nd July 1937
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: Berkshire: River Thames: Magna Carta Island:
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CHAMBERLAIN, N. Mrs Neville Chamberlain at Swan Upping on Magna Carta Island
HANNON, P.J. On Megan Cata Island - Swann Upping
MAGNA CARTA ISLAND Swan Upping
SWANS Swans removed from the Thames.
Animals - Wild; Customs
nature, ceremony, mute swans, River Thames, the Vintners' Company and the Dyers' Company, census, speech, waterfowl
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