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1940s Sheringham

Departing Suffolk & Essex - Step back in time to the days of the blitz, rationing and utility clothing.

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Over the years this event has attracted more and more visitors and more and more exhibitors. It is widely felt to be one of the best events of its type in the country. People who attended last year were booking accommodation before they left as they enjoyed it so much!

 

Come in uniform or 1940s civilian dress to add to the atmosphere. Don't forget your gas mask and ration books!

 

Hear.... The singing of American Tan & Timescape, air raids, the Sheringham Salvation Army Band, Nostalgia Unlimited and gramophone music.

 

Taste.... Wartime rations, tea, together with spam sandwiches, from the NAAFI at Weybourne. A Cup of Char'  and a Wad' from the Institute tea rooms at Holt.

 

See.... Jitterbug dancers, re-enactment groups, a collection of 1940s vehicles and veteran and vintage bicycles.

 

Feel.... The excitement, fear, hope and bravery of the Blitz.

 

Smell.... The golden age of steam.

 

Approximate Timings

1100 Arrive

1600 Depart

 

Image courtesy of Leigh Caudwell/NNR.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Name Address
Bury St.Edmunds, Tesco Bury St Edmunds, Tesco Bus Stop, Compiegne Way
Capel St Mary (North) Capel St Mary White Horse Public House
Setdown Point:Capel St Mary National Exp StopSouth
Claydon Crown Claydon Crown Public House Lay By
Colchester North Rail Stn Colchester North Rail Station
Copdock - Tescos Copdock Mill, Tesco Superstore Front Exit Bus Stop
East Bergholt Bus Lay By East Bergholt Bus Lay By @ Junction B1070/A12
Felixstowe Gt Eastern Sq Felixstowe Great Eastern Square
Felixstowe-Premier Inn Felixstowe Bus Stop opp Premier Inn, Garrison Ln
Ipswich (Norwich Rd) Norwich Road Bridge, Ipswich
Ipswich Railway Station Ipswich Railway Station, Burrell Road, IP2 8AL
Ipswich, West End Rd Ipswich,West End Road Car Park
Stowmarket Railway Stn Stowmarket Railway Station
Trimley St Martin (PH) Trimley St Martin - Opp Hand in Hand Public House,
IP11 0RL
Trimley St Martin (Reeve) Trimley St Martin, Reeve Lodge,
Trimley St Mary (Sprites) Trimley St Mary, Opp Sprites Hall Lane,
Trimley St Mary Bus Stop Trimley St Mary, Bus Stop, Nr Station Road,
Walton - Half Moon Walton, Half Moon Public House,IP11 9QL

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Galloway Travel Group, Denters Hill,
Mendlesham, Suffolk, IP14 5RR

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