Beating the Bounds Print, 1908

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Framed Print of Beating the Bounds CC72_02365

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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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)

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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.6cm (9.6" x 7.3")

Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")