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Guardians of The Lambsfoot!
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A lady from Betty's Tea Shop was handing out small pieces of their their famous Fat Rascals, which I must admit, do taste good. A lot of white roses were also being handed out, to the ladies.
In the near distance, the civic procession could now be seen approaching, and the road was cleared.
The parade was led by Ilkley's Town Crier.
Followed by part of the Bradford contingent.
And a whole bunch of Lords Mayors and other big-wigs. You might recognise a few of them from last year (no sign of our gal, sadly, Jer!
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In the near distance, the civic procession could now be seen approaching, and the road was cleared.
The parade was led by Ilkley's Town Crier.
Followed by part of the Bradford contingent.
And a whole bunch of Lords Mayors and other big-wigs. You might recognise a few of them from last year (no sign of our gal, sadly, Jer!
).
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The Great and The Good passed along, beaming nicely, and headed off to church, but there was some confusion about timetabling, since the Yorkshire Proclamation, (in many ways a bit daft, but in some ways the main event of Yorkshire Day), was due to be read, by the Town Crier, outside the station. Even the Town Crier didn't know what was going to happen, so for a while, folks milled around outside the station.
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Eventually, it was decided, without too much delay, that the Proclamation would be read without the civic dignitaries.
Unfortunately, the entire crowd had their view obscured by this selfish sod, who isn't actually even filming, and doesn't even work for a proper TV company
Hence the need to crop my photos so much
"Get out of the way you bloody urchin!"
The reading of the Proclamation was followed by a rousing rendition of the Yorkshire Anthem. A feller was handing out song sheets, but since most Yorkshire folk have been singing the song since childhood, these were generally spurned.
However, some twerp had gone and changed the last verse, which in many ways is the whole purpose of the song, replacing it with something entirely meaningless Inevitably, there was considerable confusion, and a certain amount of muttering 
I was ready for a chip butty now, and while Ilkley considers itself a bit too posh for fish and chip shops, on previous visits, I had managed to find one, down near the river, less than a mile away.
I passed the church, where I assumed the dignitaries were, and decided to take a few pics, as I was passing.
However, as I came back round the church, I saw that the dignitaries had re-appeared, and were being bossed about considerably by an impatient photographer (which was rather amusing
).
He looks like he's doing a little dance here!
Unfortunately, the entire crowd had their view obscured by this selfish sod, who isn't actually even filming, and doesn't even work for a proper TV company
Hence the need to crop my photos so much
"Get out of the way you bloody urchin!"
The reading of the Proclamation was followed by a rousing rendition of the Yorkshire Anthem. A feller was handing out song sheets, but since most Yorkshire folk have been singing the song since childhood, these were generally spurned.
However, some twerp had gone and changed the last verse, which in many ways is the whole purpose of the song, replacing it with something entirely meaningless
Inevitably, there was considerable confusion, and a certain amount of muttering I was ready for a chip butty now, and while Ilkley considers itself a bit too posh for fish and chip shops, on previous visits, I had managed to find one, down near the river, less than a mile away.
I passed the church, where I assumed the dignitaries were, and decided to take a few pics, as I was passing.
However, as I came back round the church, I saw that the dignitaries had re-appeared, and were being bossed about considerably by an impatient photographer (which was rather amusing
).He looks like he's doing a little dance here!
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I thought I'd hang about for when he managed to get everyone lined-up 
Many were in no hurry!
And at that moment, it started to rain, and I lost interest in the fancy folks, and instead, headed to the pub, where there were no chip butties, but very nice pies!
Many were in no hurry!
And at that moment, it started to rain, and I lost interest in the fancy folks, and instead, headed to the pub, where there were no chip butties, but very nice pies!
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"The sedge is withered from the lake, and no birds sing"!(no sign of our gal, sadly, Jer!
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As you may recall, I ended up having my chip butty back in Leeds
That photo really doesn't do the size of that chip butty justice!
That photo really doesn't do the size of that chip butty justice!
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I don't remember what I was going to say about him.
Probably something unkind.
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Thanks for joining in Rachel
I wish I'd taken my sjambok Jer!
I had the same thing at Chapeltown Carnival last year, between his huge video camera, and equally intruding backpack, it was almost impossible to get a shot 
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Cheers Pat! 
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That's a beauty Steve, great pic too
Thanks pal !
Some fine covers Steve.
Thanks buddy !
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Great pictures Jack. I wondered too if we’d see a picture of the glaring lady. Those dignitaries….I gotta say it…dignitaries=lollygaggers.
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And the winner is:
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Congratulations Pat!
Thank you Jack and thank you all for the congratulations! I was just happy to be invited to the party and certainly shocked to see I won. I appreciate the time and effort everyone put into their entries. It was a lot of fun! (and calories)
I’ll send you a PM Jack, and thanks again. You’ve been a wonderful host here making everyone feel engaged and welcome.
Cheers!
