Good morning, it's Saturday. Now I play catchup with the photo's and videos from Thursday/Friday. Sorting them out and putting them in some kind of order. What a lovely day for 1940's market in Chesterfield. I parked a couple of miles away by the side of the canal, and walked into the town centre. A good plan I thought. Look at the happy smiley faces. People had made an effort to dress up and were happy to pose for photo's.
People were having picnics on the grass, as you can see in the background of this photo.
Old comrades chatting. Is that Hilda Ogden with the headscarf wrapped around her head. Remember how women use to do that. Tie a knot at the front.
Lovely old pub.
I finished up back at the market to see the stallholders packing up their wares. The Market Place is being modernised. Half of it is finished. Brand new paving stones, and brand new sturdy wooden structures to house the stalls. No more setting up of gazebo's for market days for fear of them blowing down. That will make the job easier for those wishing to trade.
A quick look inside the church with the twisted spire, and a purchase of two bars of my favourite soap. I have been here before.
Time to walk the two miles back to my car. This is a two day trip, I wonder where I will be car camping tonight.
Thanks for popping in. Enjoy your weekend. Toodle pip. ilona
This looks like a fun day out and great to see people getting into the spirit of this. I believe Chesterfield is one of the few places which still has an outdoor market.
ReplyDeleteI don't know the magic formula for a good market, but Chesterfield has got it right. The new wooden structures are very substantial and will stay put for a good few years.
DeleteWhat great photographs Ilona! That must have been fun for those folks to get dressed up like that. I especially like the outfit the lady with the umbrella is wearing. Looks like you had a very nice day out.
DeleteThe atmosphere was very joyful. I spent time talking to anyone and everyone.
DeleteYour photos are wonderful Ilona - what a great day out. I have a friend who still wears a knotted headscarf just like that lady in your pic.
ReplyDeleteThank you. When posting photo's I always have a battle between quality or quantity when deciding what to include here. I take two of every shot then discard one, sometimes before editing, sometimes after.
DeleteI enjoy the 1940s weekends I went to Haworth last year but sadly wasn't all on due to financial circumstances. I live near Ramsbottom they also have a forties weekend. Have u been to Ramsbottom ilona you'd love it a old fashioned railway 🛤 😏 in town .and a smashing fish and chips restaurant very good ilona" Your pictures 📸 look 😍 great nice seeing people smiling . Too much doom and gloom nowadays, nice seeing the old traditions being kept alive. By these Jolly folks.
ReplyDeleteLotsa love Levi xx 😘 ♥️
I'm not sure if I have been to Ramsbottom. I may have passed through it on a long walk. I love those northern towns.
DeleteWonderful pictures. I love to see all the smiles and everyone joining in the fun.
ReplyDeleteI like to sit on a bench and watch the world go by.
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