This is embarrassing for New Labour, still seen as an urban movement governing for city and townsfolk. |
The townsfolk wasted no time in organizing a search for what everyone assumed was a Marian statue or chapel of some sort. |
All this may play well to the sensitivities and self-esteem of the far-flung townsfolk in the rest of the country. |
It is the 800th anniversary of King John granting the charters that effectively created Marlborough and the townsfolk intend to party in style. |
The Festival will be wrapped up on Monday but not before a fun-filled schedule of events are enjoyed by the townsfolk. |
But soon, the townsfolk began to gather outside of their homes to view the great spectacle that had suddenly appeared in the sky. |