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Fine Art Print : Opening of the Anglesey Hunt
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Opening of the Anglesey Hunt
An opening custom of the Anglesey Hunt, whereby hot coppers or small change (heated in a bucket by the fire) are thrown from the balcony of the Bulkeley Arms Hotel following the hunt ball, for the villagers to scramble for below. The Anglesey Hunt claims to be the oldest hunt in Britain
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Anglesey Awning Balcony Bucket Bulkeley Change Charitable Charity Coppers Custom Heated Hunt Money Oldest Opening Scramble Striped Thrown Tradition Traditions Villagers Upper
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and tradition of the Anglesey Hunt with our exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the time-honored custom of the Anglesey Hunt's opening ceremony. Witness the excitement as hot coppers or small change are tossed from the balcony of the Bulkeley Arms Hotel following the hunt ball. Add a touch of timeless charm to your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality fine art print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Traditional Charitable Custom: The Opening of the Anglesey Hunt, 1909 This evocative photograph captures a unique and time-honored tradition of the Anglesey Hunt, an esteemed hunting organization in Wales, which dates back to the early 1600s, making it the oldest hunt in Britain. In this image, taken in 1909, we witness the "opening" custom, where hot coppers or small change are thrown from the balcony of the Bulkeley Arms Hotel following the hunt ball. The upper classes, elegantly dressed in Edwardian attire, gather on the balcony, their striped awning providing a striking contrast to the dark night sky. Below, an eager crowd of villagers, both men and women, gather, anticipating the moment when the heated coppers or small change, collected in a bucket and warmed by the fire, would be thrown down to them. This charitable custom, although seemingly demeaning to some, was a cherished tradition that brought the community together. The historical significance of this event is evident in the image, with the Bulkeley Arms Hotel, a landmark in the town, standing proudly in the background. The fire and bucket, essential elements of the tradition, add to the scene's warmth and charm. The moment of the coppers being thrown, not depicted in the photograph, would have been met with a frenzy of activity as the villagers scrambled to collect as much as they could. This photograph serves as a reminder of the rich history and traditions that continue to shape the Anglesey Hunt and the community it serves. The custom, although perhaps less common today, remains a testament to the generosity and camaraderie that has been a part of the organization for centuries.
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