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Mind the Swan Uppers on your way up the river!

by Mary Tebje, posted in Buckinghamshire, Cliveden, Heritage and History, Local Distinctiveness, London, Market Town, National Trust, Niche marketing, River Thames, Rural Tourism, Sense of Place, Short breaks, Swan Upping, Travel and Leisure, Travel and Tourism, UK

England is full of quaint customs - some funny and others frankly bizarre. Some with origins lost or simply re-invigorated to suit modern tastes and bank holidays. Swan Upping is neither. Firmly routed in the 12th century, it is both necessary for conservation of mute swans and acts as a gentle reminder of just who … Continue reading Mind the Swan Uppers on your way up the river!