Blists Hill Victorian Town Burns Supper

[cessna152towser]

Xmarksthescot were represented at the Burns Supper at Blists Hill Victorian Town on Monday evening, Burns Night 25th January. Left to right Martin, cessna152towser, Chas, all wearing the xmarks dandelions.

Martin with our red-haired hostess

Master of Ceremonies

A kilted entertainer. The entertainment was led by actors from the Victorian Town.

Piping in the Haggis

Piper and Haggis

A quiet moment at the bar
More to follow shortly

[cessna152towser]

A few views of Blists Hill Victorian Town in daylight

And a few of the actors in their Victorian costumes

Victorian Lady

The Doctor's Wife

The Printer

The Bank Manager

The Tile Maker

Hereabouts in the Severn Gorge area of Shropshire England iron was first smelted in 1709 and the area became the birthplace of the industrial revolution. This is the Bedlam Furnaces, constructed in the seventeen fifties.

The Iron Bridge across the River Severn is the oldest surviving cast iron bridge and was constructed in 1769.
That's all folks.

[Chas]

I am so glad you've posted, Alex - none of my pictures came out!

It was a great night and I must say we X Markers were the best dressed there.

Regards

Chas

[Highlander31]

Wonderful photos, Alex. Do the towns people stay in costume seven days a week, or is it just for certain holidays?

[GMan]

Mighty nice.

[CSCunningham]

Looks like a great time - thanks for posting the pictures

[tulloch]

Very nice photos. Where exactly is this?

[Mael Coluim]

Great pix, Alex! You guys look grand!

[svc40bt]

Great pics as usual.

[Ozark Ridge Rider]

Great pictures, Alex. Thanks for posting.