Diary Of A Busker Day 119 Tuesday June 21st Winchester High Street (1. opposite The Body Shop, Time: 12:30-3:01pm, 2. corner of Marks And Spencer, Time: 3:13-5:30pm.) It’s 20 minutes until my first “customer” – Delia, comes along. I get up to speak to her, “Oh, you don’t have to stand up for me.” “Yes I do, I need… Read more →
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Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 117
Diary Of A Busker Day 117 Sunday June 19th Winchester High Street (outside Debenhams, Time: 1:57-4:14pm.) Coming through the Westgate and into the high street I hear a loud rock, or in this case “rawk” sound, then, straining my eyes, notice a seated, cowboy hatted figure. It can only mean one thing, it’s Rob – the American music playing Englishman, from… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 116
Diary Of A Busker Day 116 Saturday June 18th Winchester High Street (outside Debenhams, Time: 5:10-6:05pm.) I never usually go busking on a Saturday, but after 23 years, today is Bertie the flower seller’s last day in Winchester – he’s taking his trade to Romsey, so I’ve come mainly to say goodbye. I’ve had to wait till quite late to come… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 115
Diary Of A Busker Day 115 Wednesday June 15th Winchester High Street (1. outside Debenhams, Time: 1:22-2:50pm, 2. opposite WH Smiths, Time: 3:10-4pm.) It’s “drizzling” today, but I decide to risk it – I’ll come in to town and make for the covered part. There is a 4 piece military brass band at The Buttercross and further down, just… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 114
Diary Of A Busker Day 114 Tuesday June 14th Winchester High Street (opposite Whittard, Time: 3:37-5:47pm.) During my now obligatory pre-session reconnaissance of the high street I have a chat with Bertie the flowerman who tells me this Saturday will be his last day here in Winchester. “I’m bored – I’ve been here 23 years. I’m here 10 hours… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 113
Diary Of A Busker Day 113 Monday June 13th Winchester High Street (1. corner of Marks And Spencer, Time: 12:10-4pm, 2. opposite WH Smiths, Time: 4:24-5:44pm.) The weather’s certainly heating up – so much so that here – the only place I frequent on the sunny side of the street, I am forced to take off my jacket. I’m… Read more →