Marching Orangemen by the Hundreds
Day 31, Saturday, July 6. Glasgow. Steps 24076 Heard about the ‘famous’ Barras Market only open on weekends where all sorts of things can be found. Hoped to find an antique figure to replace that broken ceramic cherub. Walked there to see what it was about. What it was - was a filthy bad flea market. Probably full of fleas, along with all Junk. Seedy side of life in Glasgow. This homeless person was fortunate to have a tent. War Memorial. Pre-parade While walking (gimping along) back to city center realized there were police officers on every corner in pairs, and the street was closed off. Enquired of one set what was happening. Parade route that would be starting in George Square. Baby pram with fur. Worked my way towards the Square and found it filled with people under the statue of Sir Walter Scott, gathered around a priest. There were also bagpipes, drummers, flutes. Waited. It s...