Events

Once again we shall be at Military Odyssey with another of our interactive scenarios. However, this year might be different with the potential requirement to be COVID-19 secure and the need to ensure that social distancing rules are applied.

Nethertheless expect the unexpected from us as we shall bring one particular part of the Great War to life. Those of you who have visited us before will know that you will get an experience never found elsewhere, if you haven’t visited us then why not?

Traditionally held annually on the second weekend in May, the 2021 event will be held on 18-19 September 2021 at the uniquely atmospheric Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Road, Braintree, Essex CM77 8PD. The decision to move the date of the 2021 show is to address the challenging events of 2020/21 due to COVID 19 and meet the fantastic demand we have received.

Temple at War showcases the very best military re-enactment, fantastic vehicles and ever increasingly popular vintage scene. We first opened our doors in 2015 to an expectant crowd and we are thrilled to say that the high quality event has grown substantially, gaining an outstanding reputation as one of the best Military events to attend. Indeed, September 2021 will be the very first outing for many new attractions and exhibitions within our displays as our groups pull out all the stops to give you the best vintage military experience you could wish for.

Over 900 authentic re-enactors will gather over the September weekend, portraying characters, scenes and displays from WW1 to present day. From arrival, right through the 2 day event you will be welcomed to join in a truly outstandingly and brilliantly interactive historical experience that you, your family, and your friends can encounter. Once bitten by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at Temple at War, it truly is a lifetime event that you will want to return to every year and many many do!!

Billericay’s war memorial was unveiled on 16 October 1921 (100 years ago), listing the names of the 62 men from the town who lost their lives during the First World War. Sadly this of course wasn’t the end of war, a panel was added behind the memorial following the Second World War, with the names of 54 men who had died in that conflict.

A photo from the original dedication of the memorial is available at https://www.billericayhistory.org.uk/content/topics/place-2/war-memorials/billericay_war_memorial/first_world_war_memorial, and the fathers and mothers of many of the war dead would have turned up in their finery, proud of what their son had sacrificed, but still facing the searing pain of the loss of life.

More details to follow.