National Photographic Record and Survey
Photograph
1902 (made)
1902 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
b&w print of town crier receiving penny from man in cap and apron in front of shop doorway
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | National Photographic Record and Survey (series title) |
| Materials and techniques | platinum print mounted on card with hand written ink notation |
| Brief description | Photograph of group of men on steps with flower posies, Hungerford, Berkshire, by Benjamin Stone, 1902 |
| Physical description | b&w print of town crier receiving penny from man in cap and apron in front of shop doorway |
| Gallery label | Hock-tide festivities at Hungerford. The Constable (Mr Alexander) and two Tything men with "Tutti" or "Posey" Poles. 1902
The festival, which still takes place today, has always been held annually on the second Tuesday after Easter. It is related to the ancient governance of the town and the paying of rents. Among the fees due are a penny from the men and a kiss from the women.
Hungerford, Berkshire, 1902
Museum no. E.1760-2000 |
| Credit line | Transferred from the British Museum |
| Other number | 1903 3 26 217 - British Museum number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1760-2000 |
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| Record created | November 27, 2000 |
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