This selection focuses on Lancaster Carnival and the Schools Music Festival.
By 2000, Lancaster Carnival no longer took to the streets with floats parading around the one-way system but had become a stationary event staged in Williamson Park.
And 25 years ago, Dave wondered if the Schools Music Festival had had its day too as he wrote in his photographer’s diary: “Some children looked like they were press ganged into it
and only a few individuals really sang their hearts out.
“A sad truth maybe that adults presume that this is what children want to do but in truth they would rather be listening to Robbie Williams and playing computer games.”
All photographs featured in A Little English City can be viewed online at https://djclark.com/2000/ and copies of the book, can be ordered at https://www.nextnorth.com/product/a-little-english-city/
1. Year 2000 community events
Some budding soldiers take aim at Lancaster Carnival in 2000. Photo by DJ Clark. Photo: DJ Clark
2. Year 2000 community events
Doing the conga year 2000 style at Lancaster Carnival day. Photo by DJ Clark. Photo: DJ Clark
3. Year 2000 community events
Every dog has its carnival day like this pooch in 2000. Photo by DJ Clark. Photo: DJ Clark
4. Year 2000 community events
St John Ambulance cadets on duty at Lancaster Carnival day in 2000. Photo by DJ Clark. Photo: DJ Clark