Traditional music in England

Beating the bounds

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  • Type

    sound

  • Duration

    00:05:21

  • Cultures

    English

  • Shelf mark

    1CDR0012377 (copy of C1033/225)

  • Subjects

    Customs

  • Recording date

    1990-08-22

  • Is part of (Collection)

    Bob and Jacqueline Patten Collection

  • Recording locations

    Okehampton Common, Okehampton, Devon, England, UK

  • Recordist

    Patten, Bob

  • Speakers

    Eller, Mr (male), Unidentified (male), Wesley, Councillor (female)

  • Description

    Item notes: Mr Eller makes the welcoming speech to that years Okehampton Beating the bounds, the Mayor makes a speech about the customs importance, the vicar blesses the walk.

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Beating the bounds

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