The pictures were taken a few weeks ago when the Food Festival came to town which to be honest was a bit of a letdown. Local producers sold their homemade produce but I felt that they had priced themselves out of the market and were far too expensive.
Most weekends there is some sort of activity taking place and the week I was in town the local group of Morris dancers showed off there talents, it was nice to see but didnt draw my attention for too long but the colours of the costumes made for some nice photographs.
The town library, built in 1884 by Edward Pease.
For over 3 centuries this pump marks the spot where most of the people of Darlington would get there drinking water from the well beneath. It was covered over in 1886 and rediscovered in 1992 during repaving works.
This circle can be found outside the Boot and Shoe pub and reads "The remains of 32 residents of medieval Darlington excavated from the market square during an archaeological dig that was carried out in 1994 are laid to rest beneath this wheel. This wheel is a replica of the 'odd' driving wheel of Locomotion No.1 and sponsored by Cummins of Darlington.
The town clock and old style telephone boxes
Taken at the Food Festival, all of the flowers and carvings have been made from various fruit and vegetables.
The following are of various yards which are basically alleys which link the main shopping streets.
Post house wynd which once again links the main shopping streets.
Morris dancers performing in the town. I didnt realise when I took this picture that my brother is in the background.
A back lane behind my brothers house, typical of terraced streets.
Darlington indoor market and town clock.
A juggler at the Food Festival
5 comments:
great pics phil.
how you doing.hope your on the mend.any news on whether you are coming back to canada.
speak soon
Hi Phil great pic's as always.Bin a while since i've been in Darlington my mum's family is from Bishop,west aukland and Darlinton so love the pic's bringing back memories.Ta
Roly.
Hey Phil, hows it going mate? Hope you are still on the mend!!! Are you trying to spend winter in sunny Darlo rather than come back to our great weather???
Hi Andy and Dave. Nice to hear from you both again.
I am well and have a few appointments at the hospital left, scans and stuff like that.
I am trying to dodge the bad weather, its lovely still in sunny Darlo and warm enough to walk the dog with just a sweatshirt on.
I plan on coming back to Canada in the new year if H&R will have me back. I do miss the place!!
Hi Roly,
good to hear from you again.
Pleased you like the pics, I have tons more but cant post them all on here.
Take it easy, cheers Phil
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