Village gears up for war celebration

Hundreds of living history enthusiasts in army uniforms and 1940s clothing, together with their wartime vehicles, will be at Crich Tramway Village near Matlock next weekend for one of the biggest events of the year – the 1940s August Weekend.

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Aug 2010, 00:36 BST

Updated 4th Aug 2010, 00:39 BST

The theme for the event, which will run on Saturday, August 14, and Sunday, August 15, is the Battle of Britain, which took place 70 years ago this summer.

One of the event organisers, Doug Kightley, said: "Visitors will feel as if they have stepped back to the 1940s.

"It will be historically authentic, with plenty of entertainment throughout the day to appeal to all the family. Children in particular will be fascinated to see this picture of life in wartime Britain.

"Anyone who gets into the spirit of the event by dressing in 1940's clothes will be rewarded with a special reduced entry price of only 8."