1954 Press Photo traditional Beating of the Bounds ceremony at the Tower

Traditional beating bounds ceremony at tower chief warder leads the procession.: Mr. Alan Griffiths the chief Warder at the Tower of London headed the traditional Beating of the Bounds ceremony at the Tower this morning. The ancient ceremony takes place every three years. Choir boys the Chapel beat the 51 boundary stones with willow wands. Photo shows the scene as the Warders and choir return to the Tower - after the Beating the Bounds ceremony today.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 5-27-1954.



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