WWII, Coventry,and the Blitz

 

 

In the summer of 1940, and until the spring of 1941, Germany began their relentless aerial attacks, targeting British cities, ports and industrial areas. During November a devastating raid levelled the centre of Coventry leaving the city's cathedral in ruins. 

Roy from Northamptonshire, a small boy at the time, was in Coventry visiting relatives.  "My Uncle held me up to the window to see the glow from Coventry while it was being bombed in 1940."  "I had to spend the night in an Anderson shelter, it was the first and only time!

 

Change of Venue for Four Ashes 1940s event 2015

As the 1940s event season is drawing to an end and the re-enactors are getting a well deserved rest, so its likely that they are all looking forward to, or making plans for 2015! So whether you're a re-enactor or a 1940s enthusiast, here's  an early addition for your diary!
Four Ashes are changing their venue in 2015.  The new location is Willenhall RUFC, Essington, Staffordshire. This promise to be an exciting event with plenty of stalls and a hairdresser for the vintage vamps! Also displays, re-enactments, entertainment, military and vintage vehicles, lots happening, and its all  for charity. Almost forgot to add the date, its Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of May!