Comment by Lindsey Berthoud on April 6, 2012 at 10:28

A wonderful photo! I can spot at least seven different types of hat. 

Comment by Paul o'callaghan on April 6, 2012 at 10:46

I have seen this photo in a local history book.It was taken in 1893 apparently.

Comment by Richard McKeever on April 6, 2012 at 11:49

Thanks Paul - is there any explanation of what's going on in the book?

Comment by derek DIGHTMAKER on April 7, 2012 at 2:04

A wonderful picture! Thank you. Perhaps it is a lynching party out to get carriage-clampers.

Comment by Paul o'callaghan on April 13, 2012 at 14:26

It is a photo taken of the participants of the 'Beating the Bounds' ritual in 1893.

Comment by Lindsey Berthoud on April 13, 2012 at 14:43

Fab. What book was it, Paul - do you remember?

Comment by Paul o'callaghan on April 13, 2012 at 14:53

It's called 'Haringey pubs' by Chris & Hazel Whitehouse Lindsey.Published in 2004.It is a little 'Tottenham-centric' but is worth reading regardless.

Comment by Lindsey Berthoud on April 13, 2012 at 14:55

Ace, thank you - will track it down. 

Comment by Sean Carney on April 20, 2012 at 12:29

Excellent Photo :)

Comment by Kevin@The Ground Bean Café on April 20, 2012 at 13:15

Definition from Wikipedia: "Beating the bounds"

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