1940s Weekend

8th & 9th APRIL 2006

as seen on television

A nostalgic tribute to the 1940s - a journey down memory lane to the 1940s and the days of ration books, blackouts, make do and mend and, of course, the forces' sweethearts.

Get out your ration book and gas mask, but watch out for the Germans...

Attractions include: -

Re-enactment Groups

British, Germans, Paras and GIs

Brief Encounter Cafe

Red Cross field hospital

War time Field Kitchen

Festival Swing Dance Society

Dennis & Dickie ENSA entertainers 

P.O.W Camp

1940's clothing and bric-a brac stalls

Military Vehicles

Evacuees

Plus

A War Time Show

the

Spirit of the Blitz

featuring the

Cheddleton Players

Visitors are welcome to dress for the occasion  in 1940s costume. Timetable 'E', 2-train running, will be in operation (air raids permitting...) with trains departing from both Cheddleton and Kingsley & Froghall station throughout the day.

Prices:-

Pre-Booking not necessary.

All events and motive power subject to availability.

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