Newport Shropshire 27 December 2004

The forthcoming ban on hunting with dogs brought a very large turn out of both horses and spectators to see the boxing day hunt depart. (this years carriage driving event was to take place on the 26th but had to be cancelled because of ice)

a few of the first arrivals

Waiting outside The Vic for their compliantly drink.

Master of the hunt heading out of Newport with the hounds

Just an indication of how many people turned out on this cold and frosty Monday morning.

A few swans taking in some winter sun on the Newport canal.