We drove over to Newark this afternoon to watch a brass band concert in the grounds of Newark Castle. Loughborough Town Band played a selection of popular songs.
A free concert. It rained, the sun shone briefly , we had a Mr. Whippy 99
Elsie came too, she was unfazed by the band and people.
Lovely shot and composition. Pity it rained but knowing quite a bit how weather in England works, it didn't bother you that much I'm sure. If it were here there would have been a stampede to get to some shelter from the rain.
Recognised the castle as Newark castle instantly. Must have been amazing in its day! ( king John died of dysentery there). Interesting that Loughborough town band is still going too.
Oh how lovely that the bandstand is still in use. I remember summer Sundays when I was a child; my parents took me to the local park to play on the swings and slide and then we'd sit and listen to the band playing. I think it might have been where I got my love of brass band music from - that and the annual competition broadcast by the then Home Service.
A real nostalgic capture!
A real nostalgic capture!