CASTLE BROMWICH HALL GARDENS V.E. DAY CELEBRATION 1940S WEEKEND

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens had all the ingredients for a great #V.E. Day celebration! Wartime music, entertainment and displays, a V.E. Day party, and there were some original ideas for themed costumes from the re-enactors.

 At the entrance visitors were greeted by comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, who were happy to pose for lots of photos.  In the grounds of #Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens a prisoner of war was busy working. A glamourous beauty parlour set the scene for creating a 1940s hairstyle  and there were lots of vintage shopping stalls for the enthusiasts.

 Singer Kevin Mack re-created the sounds of the 1940s and some magical memories and also kept us informed about the imminent fly past from a World War II Dakota.

 The Dakota had flown with 233 squadron and got her operational stripes shortly before D Day. A fitting tribute for V. E. Day, as close to Castle Bromwich Hall was the Aerodrome and factory where the Spitfire was manufactured. This was a very successful and entertaining day at Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens!