Heritage and Remembrance Events
Whittington Wartime Weekend
 
 
 
 
 
 

Arena Display Times

Time
Event
10.00
Event Opens - Music from the Moolight Serenaders
 
11.00

People of the War Show

This display runs similar to a fashion parade. The commentator accompanying the show will talk of the uniforms, regiments and services performed by many of the different branches of service during the war..

12.00

Children's Drill Show

Our drill sergeant will perform a drill and training display similar to those experienced by volunteers at the time. This display is open to volunteers who wish to learn the discipline expected of the drafted soldier. Sign up and be battle trained with the Staffords

13.00

Lunchtime Music and Song with Lola L'Amour

Enjoy the lunchtime break with our musical interludes from the glamorous Lola L'Amour.

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13.45

National Emergency Washing Service

Most people nowadays know how to use a washing machine, but how many know the difference between a posser and a dolly peg? How easy was it to use a dolly tub, wash board and a mangle. UK Home Front give a hands on demonstration and discuss the work of the often unmentioned National Emergency Washing Service.

14.30

Firepower Demonstration

Our commentator will cover the manufacture, history and use of these weapons, both Allied and Axis and compare the advantages / disadvantages of each in the field. For a fuller idea of how each weapon looks and sounds, it will be fired..

15.00
Music and Songs by George Formby

Enjoy the afternoon with our musical interludes from the George Formby as he entertains the troops before the battle

15.45

Behind Enemy Lines

As a climactic close to the day a loud and explosive demonstration of the combat of the Second World War. This shows the ordeal that faced the airborne soldier after a drop behind enemy lines and into active service.

Throughout the day:

  • Home Life demonstrations including washing
  • Take the chance to go inside an Anderson Shelter
  • Static displays of weapons and equipment
  • Military Vehicles
  • Traders

Times are provisional and listed to give an idea of the structure of the day.