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Aldermen Challenge King's Pursuivant at Temple Bar, London, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
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Aldermen Challenge King's Pursuivant at Temple Bar, London, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Aldermen Challenge King's Pursuivant at Temple Bar, London, 1910
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1910 Alderman Aldermen Ceremonial Ceremony City Of London England Gate George Grantham Bain Horseman Horsemen London England United Kingdom Mounted Riders Temple Bar Tradition Typical Way In Bain George Graham Bain News Service George Graham Bain Press Photography
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Aldermen Challenge King's Pursuivant at Temple Bar
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- A historic moment captured on film by Bain News Service in London, England, circa 1910. The photograph shows a group of aldermen mounted on horseback, dressed in formal attire and carrying ceremonial staffs, as they challenge the King's Pursuivant to pass through Temple Bar.
The scene is set at one of London's most iconic landmarks - Temple Bar - where tradition dictates that all who wish to enter must first be cleared by the city officials. The aldermen are seen riding forth in a show of pomp and circumstance, their horses' hooves clattering on the cobblestones as they make their way towards the gate.
The King's Pursuivant, resplendent in his regalia, stands tall at Temple Bar, awaiting permission to pass through. His stern expression suggests that he is not one to be trifled with - a fitting representative of the monarch himself.
This photograph offers a glimpse into London's rich history and tradition of pageantry and ceremony. It is a testament to the enduring power of ritual and custom in shaping our understanding of ourselves and our place within society. Through Bain News Service's lens, we are transported back in time to an era when horseback riding was still a common mode of transportation, and ceremonial traditions were deeply ingrained into everyday life.
This photograph has been preserved for generations to come by the Library of Congress, serving as a poignant reminder of London's storied past.
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