#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!   

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! ... FROM THE 1940s PICTURE POST

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.

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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!

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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