Remembrance - the Thirsk way by fishers

Remembrance - the Thirsk way

There is a very active yarnbombing group in Thirsk, which began several years ago with a massive poppy waterfall from the church. Each year since there has been a poppy display of some sort for Remembrance, and this year as it's centrepiece they have decorated the clocktower in the Market Place.

An ancient market cross once stood where the clock tower is until, somewhat broken, it was replaced in 1896 by the clock tower. It was built to commemorate the marriage of the Duke of York, later King George V, to Princess May of Teck, the future Queen Mary, the present Queen Elizabeth II's grandparents.

Katharine remains in hospital, and had quite a bit of pain today. The hospital are struggling a bit with her pain management.

Ian
Thanks for sharing
November 10th, 2019  
Lovely tribute
November 10th, 2019  
Wonderful image and history
November 10th, 2019  
Pat
Fabulous yarn bombing and great shot of this colourful clock tower. Best wishes to Katharine and hope her pain eases soon.
November 10th, 2019  
nice
November 10th, 2019  
Love tribute and great capture.
November 10th, 2019  
Terrific photo.
November 11th, 2019  
A lovely tribute.
November 11th, 2019  
Joy
Love this capture, Fav
November 11th, 2019  
This is a beautiful tribute. Sorry to hear that Katharine is having a bad day
November 11th, 2019  
Beautiful. We are very fond of Thirsk and know that market square well.

I am so very sorry to hear that the pain management is not quite there yet for Katharine. I have often found things pick up again on a Monday in hospital when all the consultants are back in on duty. Keeping her in my prayers.
November 11th, 2019  
Beautiful tribute to those who didn't make it.
November 11th, 2019  
Brilliant.
November 11th, 2019  
wonderful tribute and tradition
Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way
November 11th, 2019  
Great capture and tribute. Fav!! 😀
November 11th, 2019  
So well done - it almost looks like real poppies scarmbling up the clock tower
November 11th, 2019  
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Thank you all for your generous comments and favs, which put this shot on the Popular Page.

On the hospital front, Katharine is somewhat better today, and now has a pain management plan in place. She was discharged from hospital this evening and is now back at home. Thank you all for your care and concern during her hospital stay.

Ian
November 11th, 2019  
I think that ill man in past was in hospital longer than now and it was ok.
November 11th, 2019  
Lee
Creative. Good shot.
November 12th, 2019  
@vesna0210 Thank you Vesna. Katharine is making slow progerss towards being fully well, but is very happy to be at home now.

Ian
November 17th, 2019  
@gamelee Thank you Lee. The yarnbombers have now created a Christmas tree which is in front of Thirsk Hall, so I need another trip there before Christmas.

Ian
November 17th, 2019  
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