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Many schools are invited to meet the Swan Uppers on their journey up river. In the red coat is the Queen’s Swan Marker, David Barber, being filmed by a German TV crew at Cookham.
As swan upping dates from the 12th century the chances seem high it will continue whatever changes may be in store for royalty and livery companies.
Author: K Hoffmeister