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Cresswell goes to War – HODS

17 September 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Free

Join us in establishing the Home Front at Cresswell Pele Tower and play your own part in these wartime stories of ordinary people and the creative way they tackled rationing, defence and daily life in World War II.
The Home Front was a vital part of wartime Britain. From growing your own food, making do, volunteering, and pulling together, Brits demonstrated ingenuity and grit which helped defend us from invasion and dealt with privations (that seem uncomfortably familiar today).

Come along and meet our Land Girls, who will be helping in the Dig For Victory garden, enjoy a friendly cuppa in our NAAFI, serviced by our Womans Institute members, or use your ration cards at our wartime butchers.
The Home Guard will be recruiting and young people can join our battle school to learn drill, & weapon training under the supervision of our fearsome Drill Sergeant.

Or you can join the Air Raid Wardens (put that light out!) or Observers and help spot enemy aircraft.

We will also proudly celebrate the capture of the Enigma machine by our very own hero, Capt. Joe Baker-Cresswell RN.
If you are a clever-clogs, you can help us at our temporary Bletchley Park. We’ll also have maps available to help you with your pathfinding.

Please take care of the unexploded bomb whilst making your way around. Keep your eyes peeled for any German paratroopers hiding in the woods, possibly dressed as a nun.

Don’t forget that identity cards must be carried at all times and presented on demand (available for free at the door).

Details

Date:
17 September 2023
Time:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://cresswellpeletower.org.uk/

Organiser

Barry Mead
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Venue

Cresswell Pele Tower
Cresswell Pele Tower
Cresswell, Northumberland NE61 5JT United Kingdom
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