For his millennium project – A Little English City – Dave attended several such events including Wray Scarecrow Festival & Fair and Galgate Gala.
Wray Scarecrow Festival had been running for eight years by 2000. “What struck me was the sheer quantity of scarecrows,” wrote Dave in his photographer’s diary.
“Huge dancing scarecrows greeted me as I drove up the thin busy high street. I parked up and joined the crowds as I made my way through the streets, photographing the scarecrows
that adorned every building.”
By June 17, 2000 when Dave arrived at Galgate Gala he admitted that village fairs were starting to look very similar though ‘these are tremendous community get-togethers and
each has its own energy.’
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 festivals and galas
Can you spot any familiar faces in the crowd at Wray Fair in May 2000. Photo by Dave Clark. Photo: DJ Clark
2. Year 2000 festivals and galas
A marching band bring music to Wray Fair in 2000. Photo by Dave Clark. Photo: DJ Clark
3. Year 2000 festivals and galas
A sheepdog trial with a difference captured by Dave Clark at Wray Fair in May 2000. Photo: DJ Clark
4. Year 2000 festivals and galas
Fell racing year 2000 style in Wray. Photo by Dave Clark. Photo: DJ Clark