A tribute to "Dad's Army" by elmurray

Photography • Portraits • posted on Jan 11, 2007

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I don't know whether there are many "Dad's Army" fans out there but, if there are, I am sure you will recognise these 2 characters - Mr Mainwaring (pronounced Mannering) and Private Pike (aka "Pikey" and "You stupid boy!"). Once a year in Pickering, North Yorkshire, dedicated people get dressed up in World War II regalia and parade around the streets. It is also a steam railway weekend. It is really very interesting and makes for great character studies. These two are there dressed up every year and, as you can see, are clearly meant to be Mr Mainwaring and Pikey. I hope this image brings back happy memories of this classic TV programme.

Comments (16)

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mark.spooner

12:21PM | Thu, 11 January 2007

Excellent! Always loved Dad's Army a very nice homage!

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Coppens

12:22PM | Thu, 11 January 2007

Fine tribute to one of my alltime favorite series!

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RodolfoCiminelli

12:28PM | Thu, 11 January 2007

Excellent photo and great tribute my friend.....!!!!

Valerie-Ducom

12:30PM | Thu, 11 January 2007

ohhh, so intersting picture of these military men :)

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TwoPynts

12:34PM | Thu, 11 January 2007

Great capture and tribute. Hits home to me in that my army buddy just left for another year in Iraq. :(

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bogwoppet

1:46PM | Thu, 11 January 2007

One of my all-time fav programs and this photo is brilliant and really brought a smile - Excellent work!

arthez

1:50PM | Thu, 11 January 2007

first class pic

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chrispoole

4:02PM | Thu, 11 January 2007

Don't tell them your name Pike, wonderful memories, I think it's probably the best cast show of all time, my personal favourite was PRIVATE FRASIER (JOHN LAURIE) "were doomed...doomed I tell ya!' Thanks for the smile and a wonderful clear capture.

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Biffowitz

4:56PM | Thu, 11 January 2007

haha.... Holy cow, Dad's Army. I haven't thought about that show since I moved to Canada in the early 70's. I've got fond memories of watching that with my dad. Thanks for the laugh, and the memory. The Britts sure do know a thing or two about humour. Sounds like a fantastic weekend, wonderful capture!!!!

MrsLubner

5:28PM | Thu, 11 January 2007

Don't know it but this is still a delightful image. Very nice.

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rainbows

7:32PM | Thu, 11 January 2007

Don't panic Mr Mannering! Don't tell them you name, Pike!! Loved it so much. Never watch TV now.. We are doomed. Well are we?? Sublime work, Spot on capture. I live right by Pickering, North Yorkshire. Diane

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