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We like to dress up
in period 1940s clothing. This can be military or civilian.
Most of the events we attend prefer British or Allied personnel;
some events will allow Germans. At most events, we walk around
amongst the public - interacting with them: telling them about what
we are wearing, what we are carrying, and the type of life lived by
the kind of person we choose to portray. At some events we put up
a static display or diorama, with a variety of equipment and
sometimes weapons for people to look at.
Like other
re-enactment groups, we get invited to various 1940 themed events
around the country at weekends. These can be at steam railways, museums or
other places where the organisers want to add some history and fun
to their event. We go to about 15 to 20 events each year -
this can sometimes be as many as 2 or 3 per month - but members can
choose to attend as many or as few as they like.
What we are NOT is
fancy-dressers. We make every effort to ensure that our
clothing and equipment is as authentic-looking as possible. So
you won't find us at an event in a period-looking suit wearing
grubby modern trainers on our feet, digital watches on our
wrists or with cut-down cornflakes packets masquerading as gasmask
boxes!
Also,
some of our members dress in WWII German military uniforms - with
the exception of SS which we know can be upsetting for some people.
Our members are non-political and do not share the views of the Nazi
regime....we are merely historical re-enactors/collectors portraying
an example of our history. Our portrayals of German military
personnel are conducted following consultation with veterans from
this country who have given us their support for showing BOTH sides
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