Black Country Living Museum 1940s Weekend 14th and 15th July 2018

Weeks of bright sunshine and sweltering temperatures here in the UK didn't deter the #1940s re-enactors or visitors to this picturesque #museum.

You could wander through the quaint Victorian village, or stop and enjoy a sample of navy rum from the Navy Online #re-enactors.

Or visit the many #vintage stalls, and buy your home front memorabillia and clothes.

So much to see and do at this very popular Midland event. Another great weekend!

STEP BACK TO THE @1940s Severn Valley Railway July 1940s

This was the scene at @Kidderminster Railway Station.  The D Day Darlings entertained the visitors to the steam railway.

Authentic homefront 1940s costumed re-enactors were everywhere including @WWII evacuee's waiting for their train.

A wartime shop with  tins of spam and vegetables, and clothing was ready for customers who had their ration books.

Laurel and Hardy were there chatting to everyone.

It was as if we had all stepped back in time!

Haden Hill House and The Fabulous 1940s! May 7th 2018

With plenty of sunshine, historic vehicles and costumed WW2 re-enactors, this was one of Haden Hill's most successful events yet!

Lots of activities for families to enjoy at this popular West Midlands venue,  a fabulous big band and lots of wartime displays, everyone brought picnics, sat on the grass and enjoyed the day.  

Wartime in the Cotswolds 28th and 29th April 2018

One of the first wartime events of the season here in the UK, and the rain didn't deter the re-enactors at this busy 1940s themed venue! There was entertainment at all of the stations of Gloucester and Warwickshire Steam Railway including singer Betsy Harmony at Winchcombe station.

The WWII re-enactors were ready to chat to the many visitors

and  there were lots of displays, vintage shopping and events for everyone to enjoy.

  Great day out!

 

Bantock House 1940s Weekend 2nd and 3rd September 2017

It was sunshine and sunglasses on Saturday, as #Bantock House and Gardens again re-visited #WWII.

There were lots of wartime re-enactors at this picturesque venue in the West Midlands, and also military and #homefront displays and activities.

Also some  sparkling #1940s entertainment from the Bluebird Belles, its no wonder that there were so many visitors to this very popular event!       

1940s Weekend at Black Country Living Museum 2017

Yet another action packed event at this picturesque Midlands venue, which is always highly popular with the 1940s re-enactors and visitors.

With authentic wartime costumed actors, vintage vehicles and lots of entertainment, events and displays,the weekend was a great success!

WARTIME IN THE COTSWOLDS 22nd APRIL 2017

It was a cool start to the day, not unexpected for April.  Surprisingly though, by lunchtime we were enjoying a heat wave.

 There were lots of #1940s events, exhibitions and displays at all the stations at the Gloucester Warwickshire Railway and lots of #WW11

 and #HomeFront #re-enactors  to set the scene and make this an enjoyable day!

 

 

 

#STONELEIGH MILITARIA SHOW 2017 AND THE 1940S RE-ENACTORS

Stoneleigh Militaria Show always draws the crowds, not surprising really as this popular Warwickshire venue provides collectables and uniforms, medals, manuals, even military vehicles and much, much more. 

There were lots of #1940s collectors, enthusiasts and  #re-enactors, many wearing

#homefront or military uniform, and also stalls selling #vintage clothing, hats and shoes.

 Very interesting and popular event!   

HOOTON PARK 1940s WEEKEND 20TH AND 21ST AUGUST 2016

Built in 1917 and operational during #WWII, as an RAF base for coastal command, Hooton Park, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, staged it's second 1940s weekend. One of the aircraft hangars was the venue for lots of 1940s entertainment, which included the Victory Girls.

There were lots of WWII and Home Front re-enactors and #vintage shopping opportunities with militaria and  clothing stalls.(Pictured below #Navy Online Re-enactors.)

With Wartime re-enactments, military and civilian vehicles, and equipment and uniforms on display,

 and also plenty of tables and chairs for everyone to enjoy the music and a cup of tea, this was a relaxed and enjoyable event!

1940s WEEKEND AT BLACK COUNTRY MUSEUM 2016

It's a journey back in time to wartime Britain and what makes it really interesting is that it's all staged within the picturesque setting of a Victorian village!

Set in 26 acres the Black Country Living Museum celebrates the region's proud industrial heritage and once a year presents the highly popular 1940s Weekend.

There's was so  much to see with Homefront displays and 1940s costumed re-enactors everywhere,

and military re-enactments and exhibitions, and vintage vehicles lining the streets.

 This was a really great two day event! Very enjoyable!

Second Weekend at Severn Valley Railway 1940s Event 2016

This is why I like taking photo's of 1940's events! Sometimes its like capturing a moment in time.

It's easy to imagine you're back in wartime Britain with so many authentically dressed actors and their military displays and vintage car's.

Severn Valley Railway is one of the premier Midland 1940s events and is always very popular, drawing large crowds, and not surprisingly there were lots of photographers at this two weekend WWII event.

It was great talking to the re-enactors and veterans and I'm already looking forward to next years "Stepping Back to the 1940s" at Severn Valley Steam Railway.

#SevernValleyRailway   #SVR1940sEvent  #1940sRe-enactors  #1940sEvent  #WWII
All the photos shown are of 1940s re-enactors.

SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY STEPS BACK TO THE 1940s 2016

The entertainment starts as soon as you arrive at Severn Valley Railway's "Stepping Back to the 1940s"!

 Outside Kidderminster Station are classic 1940s cars, military vehicles and costumed wartime re-enactors.

Once inside, it's a journey back in time to the 1940s with lots of Home Front displays to set the scene, authentically dressed actors and vintage shop.

At all the stations there are re-enactments including a 1940s wedding, battle re-enactment, and flypast by a WWII plane. And the entertainment and nostalgia continues next weekend. Fab forties event!

#severnvalley  #1940s  #ww2  #SVR1940s  #ww2re-enactors  #re-enactors

1940s WARTIME EVENT GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY 2016

We all took a nostalgic journey back in time to wartime Britain,

 as the 1940s came to life thanks to the many costumed re-enactors at Great Central Railway, Leicester!

There were lots of exhibitions and demonstrations including a static Spitfire display

and of course there were rides on the steam trains to enjoy.

Great talking to the re-enactors and a lovely weekend at Great Central Railway!

#1940sevent  #ww2re-enactors  #GreatCentralRailway

OPERATION TUTBURY CASTLE- 1940s WEEKEND 2016

Situated on the site of a Norman settlement in Staffordshire, Tutbury Castle once again became the setting for a scene from wartime Britain. Operation Tutbury Castle 1940s included hundreds of costumed re-enactors, civilian and military.

Also, there were lots of demonstrations, camps and displays and stalls with vintage memorabilia and clothing.

Music echoed through the Castle and grounds mingling with the sound of air raid warnings and battle fire making this a nostalgic and enjoyable event!

#Tutbury   #OperationTutbury #1940sevent  #WWIIRe-enactors  #1940sre-enactors

FORGE MILL NEEDLE MUSEUM - REMEMBERING THE #1940s!

There were lots of  re-enactments, displays, exhibitions and #vintage vehicles, with many from the Forever Forties re-enactment group, at Forge Mill Museum's 1940s event, 2016. 

 A  fashion exhibition featured vintage sewing patterns, sewing basket and Second World War clothing.

There was a WWII Tea Wagon,  wartime music was  performed throughout the day,(really enjoyed 'Summertime' and 'A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square')

a Special Operations Executive (SOE) display featuring French Resistance re-enactors, and also a spy suitcase radio with top secret documents.  With sunny weather, and lots of costumed Home Front and Military re-enactors to transport us back in time this really was an event to remember!   

  #ww2  #homefront  #re-enactors  #1940sevents