Each year, on Ascension Day, an ancient custom is carried out in the City of London called Beating the Bounds, originating from a time before maps were commonplace…
Archives for All Hallows by the Tower
Knollys Rose Ceremony, a quirky tradition in the City of London
The Knollys Rose Ceremony takes place annually in June, in the City of London. The ceremony is a fascinating and quirky tradition which dates back to the 1300s…
Plucking a rose for the Knollys Rose Ceremony
Knollys Rose Ceremony is a British tradition dating back to 1381, held annually in June, it begins with a rose being plucked from a garden in Seething Lane…