There has been a Father Christmas of some sort at Manchester Town Hall for as long as I can remember. For the past few Decembers this Father Christmas in lights has sat outside the Town Hall entrance.For some photos of Manchester's Christmas past go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/manchesterarchiveplus/sets/72157628023323371/
In the 1980s a giant inflatable Santa perched precariously on the roof or clutched the clock tower, sometimes with a sledge and reindeer. Either way, the gargoyles on the roof often took exception to having their space invaded and would present Santa with a slow puncture or two.
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LOL - great shot!
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ReplyDeleteIs that a quarter to four and it's already getting dark over there Chrissy? Pesky gargoyles!!
ReplyDelete4.45 though it is dark by about 4.00 to 4.30 now- it slowly starts getting lighter again from first day of winter: 21 Dec is the shortest day in northen hemisphere ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat photo, thank goodness it is nearly the shortest day. :)
ReplyDeletewonderful picture indeed ! miss christmas and its mood from the north. please have a good weekend ahead.
ReplyDeleteNo more time for Father Christmas to sit down...
ReplyDeleteWow! Very cool!
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