Markets

Went into Manchester for a spot of Christmas shopping and a very long lunch with old friends, which was great fun. Boy was the city busy, I don't think I've seen it so packed full of people. The signs were there before I even got there, as I failed to get on the first train that came along, it was absolutely rammed. I think many are attracted by the excellent Christmas markets, which seem to get bigger every year. This is a view of the crowds at one of them in St Anne's Square, lit by the midday sun.