Scots And St George, a photo from North Yorkshire, England

Photographer's Note

I appreciate that this is a very busy shot especially in the background but it struck me as amusing that a St George's Day parade (Patron Saint of England) was being lead by a Scottish pipe band.This was in York last Sunday at the base of Cliffords Tower for those who know the area

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quetzal (3665) 2006-04-28 14:02

Hi Nigel,
Very impressive parade with a lot of musicians and spectators. I tried to show another picture in in WS .
Regards
Jean-Louis

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markstaples (15670) 2006-04-28 15:47 [Comment]

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robiuk (10807) 2006-04-28 18:17

Hey Nigel,
this is interesting, because I was at this very moment on the other side of the river Foss, walking. As the parade was moving along, I could see its tail - it must've been a mile long if not more!
I could see them walking and playing, across the river!
;-D
Robi

feather (51130) 2006-04-30 4:08

It seems strange to me too. We English are not very good about celebrating St George. Catalan has St George as their patron saint too and we were in Barcelona a couple of years ago on St George's day and they celebrate BIG style.
You were lucky to get the perspective view here for fear of being trodden on. I like Jean-Louis' WS. He has managed to bring more detail out of the shadows.
Kath