Pride of Northampton

The town is currently running an exhibition of giant lions, decorated by local artists.

They are all round the town, standing guard, scaring old ladies and generally brightening the place up.

This is "Bone Machine" by Bill Pollard, stalking its prey in Abington Street...

This guy is the awesome "Lionfish" by Ross White and Rory Davis.

Hidden away in the Guildhall, this has to be seen to be believed.

P.S. - the locals are loving it.

more details at www.prideofnorthampton.com

on the bench...

bench, originally uploaded by Dyrlægen.

waiting for kick-off.

hot dogs and englishmen

hot dogs and englishmen, originally uploaded by Dyrlægen.

The world cup is upon us...

swan

swan, originally uploaded by Dyrlægen.

A little bit of peace and beauty
shot from the bridge on Bridge Street.

Northampton Carnival

whistle, originally uploaded by Dyrlægen.

Today was Northampton's Carnival - there was even nice weather!

Everyone was out and about:

The local school kids (obviously loving it...)

the sikhs...

the poles...

the caribbean carnival troupes...

...and scary bike-clowns.

A good day was had by all.

Gold Street

Gold Street, originally uploaded by Dyrlægen.

Saturday was HOT.
So hot, some shoppers just had to stop for a cooling fag.

Living the dream on Gold Street.