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" The Marriage of Edmund and Susan "
Date & Time: Saturday 17th August 2013, 3 pm start. Location : The New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Langdale, Cumbria, Uk ( NY 143 211 ) Places visited : The Achille Ratti Climbing Club Chapel and the NDG. An afternoon ceremony and an evening in the marquee in the grounds of the hotel. Music (bagpipes) by Alan Harrison (no relation of Ed's ... until after the ceremony ) Weather : Uncooperative !
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" The Marriage of Edmund and Susan " at EveryTrail [ Alter the settings to zoom or change the Map, use Everytrail to download the Gps route ] |
We met Edmund and his brother Paul through our links with the Online Fellwalking Club and through Ed, we soon got to know Susan too. Today was the day of their wedding in the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Langdale, and we were most honoured to be invited to this Harrison / Davies-Roper family event.
A bus arrives to transport us through the unrelenting rain to the Chapel. Side Pike looming out of the mist is all we can see . . . the rest are lost high above us. Sadly no views of the fells high above as we sped the half-mile down the road Alan Harrison, Susan's Uncle, piped in the guests as they walked the path to the Chapel Ed waits for his bride, along with his son Matthew and Grandson Oliver (Ed's daughter Emma's son). Looks of anticipation as Susan arrives to the sound of 'Amazing Grace' again played by Uncle Alan on the bagpipes. Ed's brother Paul looks as if he has forgotten something . . . we hope not ! Paul conducts the marriage of his brother Ed to Susan. Ed places the ring on Susan's finger. Susan does likewise and slides Ed's ring into place. And now for that kiss :-) The formalities of signing the civil register. The registrar consults with Father Paul. The wedding car leaves with bride and groom and all the guests load onto the bus for the short journey back to the reception. Ed, Susan and Alan. On the right in the hallway is George, Susan's Dad. A study on " Bagpipes and Bouquet " Alan pipes the bridal couple into the marquee. Clapping, toasts and speeches, then the feasting begins . . .
Later in the evening . . . the ceilidh begins. Around and around . . . Joined by guests to do the 'Gay Gordons'. . . Roger partners Elaine for this dance. What is happening here on the right . . . a stolen kiss ? It's okay . . . they're married !
Ed, step-daughter Alex and son Matthew. (apologies for the blurred photos as the camera wasn't coping well with the light and movement . . Ann) The merriment continues . . . The top table with bridal bouquet and Ed and Paul's signature mountain, Harrison Stickle. Today its peak towers in the mist and rain way above our heads down here in the marquee. - - - o o o - - - Congratulations . . . and thanks to Ed and Susan for such a lovely day. - - - o o o - - -
We've talked of Alan's contribution on the pipes . . . now watch and listen. Click to start the video . . . and then sit back and enjoy a brief summary of the day and part of the speech. ( Click on the YouTube full-screen icon to see a larger version of the video ) - - - o o o - - - |
Technical note: Pictures taken with either Ann's Canon Sureshot SX220 digital camera. Resized in Photoshop, and built up on a Dreamweaver web builder. This site best viewed with . . . a little sunshine perhaps ? Go to Top . . . © RmH . . . Email me here Previous walk - 13th August 2013 - Hopebeck Valley and Binsey With Paul Harrison on Harrison Pike - 18th Feb 2008 Feb on the Langdale Pikes Next walk - 22nd August 2013 - Alan and Nigel's 214 - Mellbreak
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