Powys at home and at war - 1940s weekend
Powis Castle, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June 2010
EventPlan
is arranging performers and participants for this the National Trust
event, commemorating the people of Powys and the allied military during WWII, with
music and song, entertainments, and living history.
All
Allied and civilian 1940s re-enactors (especially Home Guard), vehicle owners and enthusiasts
are
warmly invited*. Visitors are invited to
join in with the spirit of the event by coming in period dress (completely
optional, of course!).
* So long as you agree to abide by our terms and conditions of participation! Classic and military vehicle owners please click here.
1940s groups and individuals wishing to participate in this event are invited to pre-register with us for free admission, and so we can forward full details nearer the time. Before you do, please click the link for our terms and conditions of participation (link above). Please note, As this is a Home Front event, no axis impressions please.
Timetable of displays and activities
Please revisit for details once confirmed.
Admission Prices
To be announced, National Trust members free.
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Don't miss our other 1940s events this season:
Victory at Hughenden, Hughenden Manor, Buckinghamshire on 8-9 May.
Wartime Clumber at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire on 5-6 June.
On the Home Front 1930-45 at Rufford Abbey Country Park on 18-19 September.
Wimpole at War, Wimpole Hall, Cambridgeshire, on 25-26 September.
The '40s are also featured within our multi-period time line of displays at Woburn through the ages at Woburn Abbey* on 12-13 June, at Blasts from the Past* at Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire on 7-8 August, and at the Sheffield Fayre on 29-30 (bank holiday) August.
* Participation by invitation only
A brief history of re-enactment
Interested in how and why re-enactment has become so popular in recent years? Click on the link to read a history of re-enactment.
Other events 2010
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5 February 2010