All Hallows Church, London, UK. 14th May 2015. Beating the Bounds, an ancient custom when parishes establish their boundaries on Ascension Day by beating the ground with sticks at certain points. This is at All Hallows Church by The Tower, next to The Tower of London. Students from St Dunstan's College take part in the procession and beating of the bounds. Credit: Matthew Chattle/Alamy Live News

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