1940ies Day

1940s Weekends

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The 1940s Weekends have become an annual event. The pictures below, taken from various years, give a taste of what goes on. There are many displays of 1940s memorabilia, many people come in 1940s dress (both uniforms and civvies), stalls sell items from those days while various groups re-enact events from the past. For more information visit the special website or email gb2e0hlm@yahoo.co.uk First, two views from above (later in the day the car pak can be nearly full). And then a collection of photos taken at ground level . . .
Marquees with a variety . . .	. . . of goods for sale.
One of many splendid collections of 1940s memorabilia (above and below)	Hats of the times.
	Even Sir Winston turns up!
Various military vechiles on display including this fire tender . . .	. . . this and a Daimler Mk 2 Armoured Car (having a wheel change).
"They also serve who only sit and wait"	. . . or relax in the sun all day !!
Thorpe Camp Radio Group keep in touch with the rest of the world.	The demonstrations of cooking as it was in the 1940s are always popular.
We are entertained by many groups including the local Air Cadet Corps Band . . .	. . . and a modern form of ENSA.
Displays galore . . .	. . . of many kinds.
The "troops" parade . . .	. . . and line up for a . . .
. . . Memorial Service on Sunday . . .	. . . and the "civilians" join in . . .
. . . too.	Finally, there is dancing on the lawn to 1940s music.
The event is always enjoyed by everyone and raises much-needed cash for the building fund.

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