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Name: Bodrhyddan Hall, North Wales
Start: 2020-4-18
End: 2020-4-19
Location: Bodrhyddan Hall

Remembrance Day 2019 at Hornchurch Country Park

On Sunday 10th November the 10th Essex were invited to attend a memorial rememberance day service at Hornchurch Country Park ...
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Newville 2019 and the 10th Essex

Every year some members of the 10th Essex make the trip across the pond to Newville, Pennsylvania for a weekend ...
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Military Odyssey 2019

Our return to Detling caused quite a stir and we have seen and heard nothing but great comments from everyone ...
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Brooklands relived 2019

Once again the 10th Essex were invited to take part in Brooklands Relived on Sunday 11th August. We had a ...
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Kentwell Hall by 10th Essex Living History Group 2019

Over the weekend of the 3rd and 4th August 2019, we attended an event at Kentwell Hall called 'Through the ...
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The Cater Museum in Billericay

Once again we were invited to the Cater Musuem in Billericay to come along and provide a display of WW1 ...
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april

Bodrhyddan Hall Dyserth Road, Rhuddan, LL18 5SB

18aprAll Day19Event CancelledBodrhyddan Hall, North WalesNo Man's Land 2020 WW1 and WW2 Living History Event

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This event has now been cancelled. It is with a very heavy heart that unfortunately, due to the updates from the government yesterday, we have taken the decision to cancel No

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This event has now been cancelled.

It is with a very heavy heart that unfortunately, due to the updates from the government yesterday, we have taken the decision to cancel No Man’s Land 2020 WW1 and WW2 Living History Event due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Ideally, we would have liked to postpone the event but unfortunately, dates simply would not allow this. However, No Man’s Land will be back in 2021!

All pre-sale tickets purchased through Eventbrite will be refunded in the coming days.

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We have been invited to take part in their WW1 & WW2 Living History Weekend! This is a family event with plenty to see and do with over 350 re-enactors on site during the weekend displaying authentic period uniforms,original equipment and weapons from WW1 & WW2.

Especially for the 2020 event there will be additional groups and nationalities such as WW1 French, WW1 Ottoman, WW1 American and WW2 Italian. Thismeans that with over 10 different WW1 nationalities it makes it the largest range of WW1 nationalities ever portrayed together at a UK event.

This years collection of vehicles has been enlarged to include everything from the classic Willy’s jeep to a replica WW2 V1 rocket, which visitors can get up close to and speak to our experts about.

As well as the chance to talk to the re-enactors, there will also be much more on the day, including;

– Firing displays
– Military Vehicles
– Trade stalls
– Refreshments
– Craft beer tent
– Live music
– & More

Time

april 18 (Saturday) - 19 (Sunday)

Location

Bodrhyddan Hall

Dyserth Road, Rhuddan, LL18 5SB

Organizer

Bodrhyddan Hallinfo@bodrhyddan.co.uk

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may

The Island of Guernsey43 High Street St Peter Port Guernsey

08mayAll Day09Event CancelledPostponed - Sir Donald Banks MemorialBlue Plaque Unveiling

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This event has now been postponed until September 2020 Sir Donald Banks was a distinguished soldier, civil servant and devoted Guernseyman, and will be the latest islander to be honoured with

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This event has now been postponed until September 2020

Sir Donald Banks was a distinguished soldier, civil servant and devoted Guernseyman, and will be the latest islander to be honoured with a blue plaque on his childhood home at 43 High Street on 8 May 2020.

He served with distinction in both World Wars, and between them he held a number of senior positions in the British Civil Service. During WWI, he rose from Private in the London Yeomanry to Lieutenant Colonel, commanding officer of the 10th Battalion, Essex Regiment.

As first Director-General of the Post Office he was responsible for the introduction of services including 999 emergency line, the speaking clock and the iconic red telephone kiosks. And during WWII, after having been evacuated from Dunkirk, he was appointed Director General of the Petroleum Warfare Department, whose contributions to the war effort included FIDO (fog dispersal at airfields) and PLUTO (pipeline under the ocean). PLUTO ensured a steady supply of fuel to the forces liberating Europe after D-Day – and was credited by General Eisenhower as being one of the most critical in its success.

He wrote memoirs of his remarkable career during the 1960s, and they are being published for the first time in 2020 to coincide with the unveiling of the blue plaque on 8 May. In conjunction with the Guernsey Literary Festival.

Time

may 8 (Friday) - 9 (Saturday)

Location

The Island of Guernsey

43 High Street St Peter Port Guernsey

Organizer

The Guernsey SocietyOur aims are to promote, maintain and stimulate interest in all matters concerning the Bailiwick of Guernsey, its past, present and future – and keeping alive the “Spirit of Guernsey” both in the island and overseas.

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Bushy ParkThe Stockyard, TW12 2EJ

10mayAll DayEvent CancelledChestnut SundayBushy Park

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The Bushy Park Chestnut Sunday parade starts at 12:30pm on Chestnut Avenue at Teddington Gate leading to the grass area in front of the childrens' playground where there will be:

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The Bushy Park Chestnut Sunday parade starts at 12:30pm on Chestnut Avenue at Teddington Gate leading to the grass area in front of the childrens’ playground where there will be:

Traditional Fairground Carousel plus other rides and stalls
Arena displays, showing historical military re-enactments and riding displays
50s – 60s Band and a Brass Band
Historical re-enactment groups
Classic cars, motorcycles and cycles
St. John Ambulance and Police information and advice
Displays about Bushy Park’s wildlife and history, Pony rides, Tree works, The Friends of Bushy and Home Parks, The Horse Rangers Association, National Physical Laboratory, etc.
A number of local charities’ information stands and fund raising activities
Refreshment kiosks will be stationed at the site too

The parade will feature:

Marching Band
Historical Re-enactors
The Horse Rangers’ Band
Veteran and Companion Cycles
Classic Cars
Motorcycles and Military Vehicles
City of London Police Horses
plus many more attractions.

Chestnut Avenue will be closed to through traffic from 12.15pm to 1.30pm on the day in order to allow the parade. The car parks will also be closed to entry and exit during this period.

Free car parking is available with additional parking available on the grass of Lime Avenue. However, this is a very popular event and we strongly recommend that visitors use public transport where possible. The nearest National Rail stations are Teddington (access the park via Teddington Gate) and Hampton Court Palace (access the park via Hampton Court Gate).

Time

All Day (Sunday)

Location

Bushy Park

The Stockyard, TW12 2EJ

Organizer

The Royal Parks

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Cressing Temple BarnsWitham Road Braintree CM77 8PD

16mayAll Day17Event CancelledTemple At WarTake a journey through 100 years of history

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Temple at War is thrilled to be opening the Military re-enactment season once again in 2020 as we

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Temple at War is thrilled to be opening the Military re-enactment season once again in 2020 as we return for our sixth year to the fantastic setting of Cressing Temple Barns on 16-17 May. Since opening its doors in 2015, Temple at War has rapidly gained an outstanding reputation for the scale and high quality re-enactment on display which is now known throughout Europe as one of the best Military events to attend.

Time

may 16 (Saturday) - 17 (Sunday)

Location

Cressing Temple Barns

Witham Road Braintree CM77 8PD

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june

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

21junAll 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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july

Stow Maries AerodromeHackmans Lane Purleigh Near Maldon Essex CM3 6RN

18julAll Day19Stow Maries at warStow Maries WW1 Weekend

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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

Organizer

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 DayGallipoli Day at the Essex Regiment MuseumThe story about the Essex Regiment and Gallipoli

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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/

Time

All Day (Saturday)

Location

The Essex Regiment Museum

Oaklands Park Moulsham Street Chelmsford Essex CM2 9AQ

Organizer

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

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august

Kentwell HallLong Melford

08augAll Day09War (and Peace!)Kentwell Hall

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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

Organizer

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

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Verdun Memorial1, avenue du Corps européen

21augAll Day23Event CancelledMusic of war – Music of PeaceVerdun Memorial, France

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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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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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