Saturday 17 June 2023

1940's Weekend Day 1

 

'Illingworth' raising steam on the pit road.

And later leaving the yard to head onto the train.

The 68th Society setting up their display...


...portraying the 13th Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry.

The Hand Me Down Brigade illustrating the lives of evacuees.

Visitors were able to learn some authentic 1940s music and moves with dance lessons from The Swing Cats.

Spirit of the Homefront and Combine Forces Living History were also in attendance, showing mixed impressions including ordinary civilians and Military Police.

Visitors and reenactors in period dress taking a trip on the train. 

Rob's 'unexploded bomb' blending in well with the other displays.

Anth Purdy performing some 1940s classics outside the museum. 

Some of today's crew (from L-R): Trainee Guard Aodhan Horsman, Station Foreman Matthew Monks, Guard Dan Southern and Second Man Nev Bilton.

Trainee Fireman Aaran building up his fire at Percy Main.

The last train of the day ready to depart Percy Main.

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