Reenactor Events
FORTRESS WALES, MARGAM PARK, PORT TALBOT
May 1st - 2nd 2011
Multi period living history and military vehicle weekend.
Set in the wonderful grounds of Margam Country Park Port Talbot, South Wales..Re-enactment groups, Military vehicles area, Main Arena,
Catering area, Trade stands.
Camping available for Re-enactors from 12.00pm 29th April till 12.00pm 3rd May 2011. Raising funds for Help For Heroes.
For details and entry contact: Wendy.sidney206@btinternet.com ,
Buck - 029 20317980
p.day3@ntlworld.com
REENACTOR POPPY PARADE, TROWBRIDGE
Friday, June 24, 2011 ยท 6:30am - 8:30am: TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE:Re-enactors, please put this date in your diary. In association with Wiltshire British Armed Forces and Veterans Celebrations, WW2 Allied Re-enactors are invited to take part in a unique Parade to show our support for our servicemen and women Past and Present. Salute taken by Special Guests.
Please contact enquiries@homefronthistory.co.uk or telephone 077 483 10996 for full details. REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF A UNIQUE EVENT. DON'T MISS THIS. ALSO PLEASE SEE details on main Facebook page.
Dances
Sat Oct 29th: Back to 40 Two. Relive the big-band dances held in the Paget Rooms during the 40s. Period big brass music by the Cardiff and the Vale Youth Jazz Orchestra. Tickets available August 2011.
In aid of the British Limbless Ex-Servicemens Association, BLESMA
1940s Living History is gaining in popularity; be it life on the homefront or the battlefield. Reenactors and living history enthusiasts help to recreate the look, feel and sounds of the era, preserving our nations heritage for future generations.
At these events re-enactors and period entertainers add much to the atmosphere, and currently there is a revival in the Swing Dancing of the era. With WW2 on the school curriculum in the UK, living history enthusiasts often help bring history to life in the classroom.
Highly Recomended Websites
Rod's 1940s Calandar is one of the best sources of information on 1940s events. It`s highly recommended that you check it out.
Homefront History also has a good selection of homefront themed 1940s events.
LIVING HISTORY PAGES
WARCO photographic services for Living History events
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