Over the weekend I had a chance to visit a small living history event that I haven't been to before. Held in the grounds of Cressing Temple Barns near Witham in Essex, the show is only in its second year but it is quickly establishing itself as a first rate event featuring first and second World War living history displays, music, vehicles and even a small battle reenactment. The weather stayed clear and Sunday was especially fine so the wife and I took the young Padawan to to the show and met up with some of the extended family for a very pleasant day out.
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| WWI Re-enactors |
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| WWI Recruitment poster |
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| Machine Gun drill |
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| Me and my next car? Don't think the wife will let me, but... |
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| WWII American rations |
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| WWII British Rations |
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| A Dodge weapons carrier |
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| British |
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| A Spigot Mortar |
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| Observer Corp outpost |
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| A fine collection of Bren Guns |
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| A PIAT launcher |
Not a bad little show albeit a little smaller than the sort we normally visit.
That's a 6 Pdr AT gun not a 17 Pdr.
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Simon
Thanks for the update. I labelled it and thought "I'll double check this" then forgot all about it! Lol. I'll update my label now.
DeleteIf I ever win the lottery I will buy you a car like that! (but with a pivot mounted .50 Browning (deactivated) Just for fun.....
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great event! Thanks for sharing Lee!
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Peter
Great eye candy Lee. Looks like you had a lovely sunny day too.
ReplyDeleteLooks like great day out.
ReplyDeleteI've noticed over the last couple of years that these re-enactor days are becoming more frequent and better presented.
It could be that very soon we see WW2 tanks as well as people!
Maybe even the odd WW2 aircraft!
Tony