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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Martin Godwin

Swan upping

Swan upping
David Barber, Her Majesty's Swan Marker, sporting a feather in his cap Photograph: Martin Godwin/freelance
Swan upping
The swan uppers pass though a lock Photograph: Martin Godwin/freelance
Swan upping
Rowing under a road bridge Photograph: Martin Godwin/freelance
Swan upping
A swan is trapped and checked Photograph: Martin Godwin/freelance
Swan upping
A swan is trapped and checked Photograph: Martin Godwin/freelance
Swan upping
A swan is tied up Photograph: Martin Godwin/freelance
Swan upping
David Barber and his team ring a cygnet Photograph: Martin Godwin/freelance
Swan upping
David Barber sails by boat along the river Photograph: Martin Godwin/freelance
Swan upping
The census continues Photograph: Martin Godwin/freelance
Swan upping
Oars are decorated with the Queen's insignia Photograph: Martin Godwin/freelance
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