Saturday 23 May: Classic and Vintage Vehicle Rally
Have you got a passion for wheels, motors & history? If so, head to our annual vehicle rally to see magnificent motors, take photos and chat to their owners
Monday 25th May: The Wartime Wardrobe
History Wardrobe proudly presents: The Wartime Wardrobe
What would you wear to war?
Join dress historian Lucy Adlington for highlights of Forties fashion in the History Wardrobe collection, with a unique array of garments, from London couture to home thrifting and well-worn uniforms. Discover the fascinating stories and memories behind a refugee’s hat, a bride’s parachute, a sapper’s jerkin, a firefighter’s pjs, a Bletchley Park scarf, a coat from the Coventry bombings and more.
Lucy Adlington is author of New York Times bestselling books The Dressmakers of Auschwitz and Four Red Sweaters, in addition to Stitches in Time – the Story of the Clothes We Wear, and Women’s Lives and Clothes in World War 2 - Ready for Action.
Vintage Weekend
Sunday 24th May: Vintage Wares & Wonders Day
Browse a charming array of vintage-inspired stalls where the past comes alive in a delightful array of old-fashioned stalls, curiosities, collectables and more
Monday 25th May: 1940s Day!
Step out in style and back in time as you are transported to the 1940s with a day dedicated to the spirit of the era. It’s a properly splendid community day
Monday 25th May: The Wartime Wardrobe
Join dress historian Lucy Adlington for highlights of 40s fashion in the History Wardrobe collection, with an array of garments from couture to home thrifting
GET INVOLVED
Would you like to perform, trade, or display a civilian or military vehicle, or supply items for 1940s day? We'd love to hear from you!