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From the archives – CVHF

A few years ago, we did a show at the Chalke Valley History Festival where we invited the public to ...
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Trench life

In this film meet Chris Barker from the 10th Essex and other living historians, who are living in a WW1 ...
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Tatical Change During The First World War

One of our members, Keiran Hazzard, has recorded his lecture on the development of British infantry tactics during WW1.We hope ...
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WW1 Scout Equipment

So to add to Carl Mitchley's brilliant kit tutorials on what Tommy would have worn throughout the Great War. Another ...
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The WW1 Tommy – Kit Lesson 5 (1918)

So here is the last tutorial in the series depicting the equipment and uniforms used by the British army during ...
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The WW1 Tommy – Kit Lesson 4 (1917)

It is now time for lesson 4 looking at the British Soldier, we are now in the year 1917. After ...
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july

Stow Maries AerodromeHackmans Lane Purleigh Near Maldon Essex CM3 6RN

18julAll Day19CancelledStow Maries at warStow Maries WW1 WeekendDue to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled. To find out more information please contact the organisers in the first instance.

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Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a unique place, with a unique history. Its story covers 100 years of life comprising feverish excitement interspersed with periods of calm and tranquillity.

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Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a unique place, with a unique history. Its story covers 100 years of life comprising feverish excitement interspersed with periods of calm and tranquillity. The aerodrome lies to the east of Chelmsford and west of Maldon, Essex, within an area of gently-rolling farmland. It is the largest known surviving group of RFC buildings on a WWI aerodrome which was not adapted for further military use later in its history. When considered with its growing collection of objects directly related to the site and its activities, a truly unique resource is evident.

This national-level living-history event focussing on the British Armed Forces of the Great War returns in all its glory for its fouth year. From Soldiers to Nurses and Airmen, their uniforms, weaponry, equipment and training, as well as the everyday tasks of the Great War soldier. There will be authentic demonstrations showing various skills which a soldier would have had to acquire to enable him to do his job “in the field”.

Stow Maries historic site also offers an impressive collection of Great War aircraft as well as Museums, Mess and shop. A great educational day for all the family.

We will also be welcoming some fantastic air displays, weather permitting

Tickets will be on sale until sold out.

Time

july 18 (Saturday) - 19 (Sunday)

Location

Stow Maries Aerodrome

Hackmans Lane Purleigh Near Maldon Essex CM3 6RN

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Stow Maries Aerodrome01245 329358 Hackmans Lane Purleigh Near Maldon Essex CM3 6RN

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The Essex Regiment MuseumOaklands Park Moulsham Street Chelmsford Essex CM2 9AQ

25julAll DayCancelledGallipoli Day at the Essex Regiment MuseumThe story about the Essex Regiment and GallipoliDue to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled. To find out more information please contact the organisers in the first instance.

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Please check the museum's website for more details: https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/museums/visit/essex-regiment-museum/

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Please check the museum’s website for more details:

https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/museums/visit/essex-regiment-museum/

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All Day (Saturday)

Location

The Essex Regiment Museum

Oaklands Park Moulsham Street Chelmsford Essex CM2 9AQ

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Essex Regiment Museum Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 9AQ

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august

Kentwell HallLong Melford

08augAll Day09PostponedWar (and Peace!)Kentwell HallDue to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled or postponed. To find out more information please contact the organisers in the first instance.

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Discover more about military history through the ages as it is brought to life by Kentwell's expert living historians. This interesting event illustrates the everyday lives of those involved with conflict

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Discover more about military history through the ages as it is brought to life by Kentwell’s expert living historians.

This interesting event illustrates the everyday lives of those involved with conflict and the lives of those on the home front, over several eras of history.

Please visit their website for more details:

https://www.kentwell.co.uk/events/war-and-peace

Time

august 8 (Saturday) - 9 (Sunday)

Location

Kentwell Hall

Long Melford

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Kentwell Hall Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk. CO10 9BA

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Verdun Memorial1, avenue du Corps européen

21augAll Day23PostponedMusic of war – Music of PeaceVerdun Memorial, FranceDue to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been postponed until 2021. To find out more information please contact the organisers in the first instance.

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On the hundredth anniversary of the choice of the Unknown Solider in the Underground Citadel of Verdun, and following on from the historic reconstruction organised with such success in

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On the hundredth anniversary of the choice of the Unknown Solider in the Underground Citadel of Verdun, and following on from the historic reconstruction organised with such success in 2018, the EPCC Mémorial de Verdun – Champ de bataille presents a 2^nd edition of the “Historic Reconstruction 1914-1918 – Verdun, a shared memory”, on the theme “Music of War – Music of Peace.”

To mark the centenary of the choice of the Unknown Soldier, the EPCC Mémorial de Verdun – Champ de bataille wishes to pay tribute at Verdun, the world capital of peace, not only to the 1914-18 generation but also to the “music of war and the music of peace”, both past and present, in an international setting. Military music that in the past accompanied so many men into the cacophony of the WW1 battlefields is now serving to bring nations together.

While paying tribute to the soldiers of the Great War, this living history event is intended to educate and to serve as a memorial: it is intended to present to a wide public those who fought in the Great War, all nations together, at Verdun and on the battlefield, through the reconstruction of a large military camp serving as the base for all the re-enactors, exhibitions of hardware and equipment of the time, a torchlight procession, historical parades, an historical and musical spectacle and educational events on the iconic sites of the Battle of Verdun in 1916. Musical events and concerts on the theme “Music of War – Music of Peace” will be staged throughout the weekend at Verdun and on the battlefield and will showcase the different facets and characteristics of music during the First World War. To respect the now-peaceful nature of this site, there will be no reconstructions of fighting or battles.

Time

august 21 (Friday) - 23 (Sunday)

Location

Verdun Memorial

1, avenue du Corps européen

Organizer

Memorial de Verduninfo@memorial-verdun.fr

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London Southend AirportEastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6YF

23augAll DayVulcan Open DayAn opportunity to see the Avro Vulcan XL426 up close

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This event at London Southend Airport is an opportunity for everyone to see former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close at a very affordable price. With lots

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This event at London Southend Airport is an opportunity for everyone to see former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close at a very affordable price. With lots to see and no admission fee for under-16s, they are an ideal family day out. You will also have the chance to sit inside the Vulcan’s cockpit.

You can walk around and underneath the Vulcan’s huge delta wings and see a rare example of a WE177B nuclear bomb as well as two 1,000 lb High Explosive bombs, the type of bomb the Vulcan dropped on Port Stanley airfield during the 1982 Falklands Conflict.

Special attraction for the day is the 10th Essex Living History Group which will be displaying its replica World War 1 Nieuport 12 and DH.2 aircraft.

The Shoeburyness & South Essex Royal Artillery Association will have its field gun and Land Rover on display and Southend Radio Controlled Flying Club will be bringing along a selection of its aircraft for all to see.

Time

All Day (Sunday)

Location

London Southend Airport

Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6YF

Organizer

Vulcan Restoration Trust PO Box 2228, Wickford, SS11 9DE

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The Kent ShowgroundDetling, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME14 3JF

29augAll Day31FeaturedMilitary OdysseyTake a journey through history brought to life in front of your eyes.

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Now in it's 20th year, we are putting on a truley interactive display once again. Those that have visited the show before know that our living history display is truley

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Now in it’s 20th year, we are putting on a truley interactive display once again. Those that have visited the show before know that our living history display is truley interactive. This year will be no exception but you’ll have to come and visit us to experience it. We are planning something rather special and look forward to meeting you all again.

With groups covering a vast period of global history, including Romans, Vikings, Medieval, Napoleonic, the American Civil War, the Wild West, World Wars I & II, Vietnam right up to the present day.

With over 4,000 re-enactors and living history enthusiasts in attendance as well as over 250 stalls and 200 vehicles, Military Odyssey is the world’s largest multi-period re-enactment show. Regardless of your historical knowledge, there is bound to be something for you.

The 200 acre site has 2 separate arenas in addition to the main battlefield, where battlefield re-enactments take place all weekend.

There are numerous food courts on site, including a Beer Tent, Beer hall, indoor seating area as well as toilet facilities. Military Odyssey is wheelchair accessible too.

Book tickets in advance to save. Click Book Online to book now.

Time

august 29 (Saturday) - 31 (Monday)

Location

The Kent Showground

Detling, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME14 3JF

Organizer

Military Odyssey

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september

Lincolnshire ShowgroundLincolnshire Showground, Lincoln LN2 2NA.

25sepAll Day27Warner Leisure Motor Home Show

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The 10th Essex will be at the seasons finale of the Warner Caravan and Lesuiore show this year. We will be showcasing the uniform and equipment during the years 1914-1916 with

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The 10th Essex will be at the seasons finale of the Warner Caravan and Lesuiore show this year.

We will be showcasing the uniform and equipment during the years 1914-1916 with a show and tell display around our tentage. Just look for the white Bell Tents.

The show is open to be public from 9:30am on September 25th through to the 27th.

For more information and tickets visit the shows website at:

https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows/show/the-motorhome-show-season-finale

Look forward to seeing you there.

Time

september 25 (Friday) - 27 (Sunday)

Location

Lincolnshire Showground

Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln LN2 2NA.

Organizer

Out and About Live

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