There is an atmosphere in the town on St. Leger da...

There is an atmosphere in the town on St. Leger day - balloons decorate the local pubs - visitors dressed for a 'day at the races' stride along the High street towards the peardrop racing track - strawberries and cream and a pot of hot tea await the better class of punter at Lord Darlington cafe on Bennethorpe Road - The roar of the crowd at the finishing post awaits the Horse that can struggle through the 1 mile and 6 furlongs : the clouds above herald the onset of the autumn season and Christmas day......