Fort Paull 1940s Weekend 2026: Beautiful photos show visitors dressed in period costumes for Yorkshire wartime event

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Published 3rd May 2026, 18:13 GMT

Updated 4th May 2026, 08:34 GMT

The 1940s Weekend event returns to Fort Paull with visitors dressed in period costumes and reenactors - here are the highlights from the event.

The Fort Paull WWII Weekend began on Sunday, May 3 and will end on Monday, May 4, 2026, located at the historic Napoleonic fort near Hull.

The event has battle skirmishes, firepower displays, period entertainment and vintage traders.

Many visitors dressed up in elaborate costumes.

A WWII re-enactor on a bike. Photo: Tony Johnson

WWII re-enactors representing the German 21st Panzer Division at the event. Photo: Tony Johnson

WWII re-enactor Nick Levett representing the German 21st Panzer Division has his morning shave at the 1940's weekend. Photo: Tony Johnson

People in costume. Photo: Tony Johnson

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