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The Swan was a theatre in Southwark, London, England, built in 1595 on top of a previously standing structure, during the first half of William Shakespeare's career.

'Swan upping': Royal tradition begins on the Thames

'Swan upping': Royal tradition begins on the Thames
Jul 17,2023 11:30 am

... The King s Swan Marker, David Barber, says the disease had been " quite disastrous" for The Swan population...

Elizabeth line suspended due to swan on the track

Elizabeth line suspended due to swan on the track
Jun 29,2023 10:40 am

... Passengers reported being held on trains — which do not have toilets — for up to hour due to The Swan...

UK swan conservation success gives cause for hope

UK swan conservation success gives cause for hope
Mar 13,2023 9:50 pm

... Scientists say The Swan is benefitting from undisturbed natural habitat and protection from predators...

Cost of Living: Christmas takes toll on young parents

Cost of Living: Christmas takes toll on young parents
Dec 10,2022 8:00 pm

... Charlotte is The Swan in her house, frantically paddling beneath the surface to ensure her kids have a smooth ride through their young lives...

Health: 'My illness is so rare it doesn't have a name'

Health: 'My illness is so rare it doesn't have a name'
Oct 25,2022 2:21 am

... " The Swan clinic is the first commissioned clinic of its type in the UK and as far as we re aware there are no others in Europe, " said Prof Iolo Doull, chairman of the Rare Diseases Implementation Group...

Annual Swan Upping gets under way along the River Thames

Annual Swan Upping gets under way along the River Thames
Jul 19,2022 9:10 am

...The annual census of The Swan population has started on the River Thames...

'Why I invented Non-binary Day'

'Why I invented Non-binary Day'
Jul 14,2022 5:20 am

... " The Swan is filled with relief...

Edinburgh's little stone buildings hiding water secrets

Edinburgh's little stone buildings hiding water secrets
Feb 16,2020 7:58 am

... There were 27 spring heads established on the estate and the first 10 were given the names of animals, including the hare, the peewit, the fox and The Swan...

Annual Swan Upping gets under way along the River Thames

Feb 15,2020 9:28 pm

The annual census of The Swan population has started on the River Thames .

Swan Upping takes place annually on The River in the third week of July.

This year's will be held over a typical Five Days , the First Time since the coronavirus pandemic cancelled it in 2020 and cut it to Three Days in 2021.

It dates to the 12Th Century when ownership of all unmarked mute swans in Open Water was claimed by The Crown to ensure a supply for feasts.

Swan Uppers travel along The River in rowing boats to weigh and measure cygnets and check them for any signs of illness or injury.

The Process started at Sunbury Lock In Surrey on Monday and will continue at Eton Bridge in Berkshire on Tuesday.

It is scheduled to finish at Abingdon Bridge in Oxfordshire on Friday.

The Queen 's Swan Marker, David Barber , will detail The Number of swans, broods and cygnets counted.

Swans are not being removed from The River this year because of avian influenza. Cygnets are being disinfected before they are returned to the water.



Source of news: bbc.com

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