What happens at Swan Upping?
What happens at Swan Upping? Swan upping is an annual ceremony in England in which mute swans on the River Thames are rounded up, caught, ringed, and then released. What month is swan upping? July The ceremony of Swan Upping takes place during the third week of July every year. Swan Upping dates from the twelfth century, when The Crown claimed ownership of all mute swans which were considered an important food for banquets and feasts. Why is it called swan upping? The name of the ceremony is thought to originate from the call, "All Up" - a signal for...