Once again the 10th Essex were invited to take part in Brooklands Relived on Sunday 11th August. We had a corner of the field next to the mechanics sheds where we erected a couple of tents and displayed equipment from the Great War. Most of the day was spend talking to the public about the
Tag: Show and Tell
Armed Forces Day – Colchester 2019
On Saturday 29th June 2019, the 10th Essex Living History Group attended the Armed Forces Day at Colchester by the 16 Air Assault Brigade and Colchester Garrison. The event opened to the public at 11am and from the word go we were busy. We had on display various items ranging from the development of the
Cressing Temple 2019
This is our first actual show of the 2019 season. Cressing Temple is a fabulous place but it was bitterly cold over the weekend. Saturday was interesting because we had four seasons in one day, Sunshine, Rain, Sleet and hailstones to finish it off with. One of our group, Mike Everest turned up in his
Brooklands Great War Day 2018
On the 28th of September, the 10th Essex took part in Brooklands final farewell to the Great War Centenary. A regular event for the Essex now, its a wonderful venue that allows us to showcase a great range of demonstrations while surrounded by some of the finest machines and hardware of the period. An excellent
Barton Stacey Village Fete
Barton Stacey Village Fete We attended this small village event at Barton Stacey near Winchester because a member of the 10th Essex is good friends with the organisers. Only four of us were in attendance showing the various items of equipment that a solider of the period would wear or use. There was some interest
Hornchurch Aerodrome 3rd Sept 2016
Ingerbourne Valley Open Day We were invited to attended the Friends of Ingerbourne Valley annual open day on the 3rd September 2016. On display was our Neuiport Biplane to commemorate 100 years ago to the day when William Leefe Robinson shot down a German Airship. He still holds the record for the fastest Victoria Cross