Geordie gans to War - Privates to Privations
Cresswell Pele Tower, Cresswell, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5JU
Join us to commemorate the wide variety of roles played by ordinary people during World War Two.
Fishermen, Women's Voluntary Service, Boy Scouts, Lumber Jills, Land Army, Coal Miners and a whole host of people and tasks all made huge contributions during wartime. These roles are often unrecognised and increasingly forgotten. We aim to bring these to life with our own Living History Display, giving you a chance to immerse yourself in activities from the time.
This will include Make-Do_And Mend, cooking within rations, dealing with constant threat, "Reserved" occupations, volunteering and a wide range of tasks that echo some of todays issues. It wasn't all doom and gloom though, so we will also be entertaining "the troops".
There will be a re-enactment of invasion rehearsals, as local beaches were considered ripe for landing on and the local area is littered with defensive elements that most of us do not notice. Come and find out more.
This is a whole village event, including the local church, so expect those bells as early warning. Our NAAFI will be providing refreshments and we have additional displays and activities at the Village Hall. Just like the real thing.
If you can dress in period costume, even better - you might win a prize.
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1100-1600
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1100-1600
Location & directions
Cresswell Pele Tower, Cresswell, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5JU
- Directions:
- Cresswell Pele Tower is located at the Coastal end of Cresswell Village. Please note there is no parking on the Village Green outside the Tower and grounds, so visitors are advised to use one of the local car parks and enjoy a walk along the dunes or sea front.
- Contact on day:
- Steve Lowe
- Telephone number:
- +447941734736
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is NO Parking on village green. Please use local free car parks and walk to site. Dogs welcome on a lead - please note loud bangs will occur during re-enactment and may upset animals and children.
Additional information
There will be military displays and a re-enactment including a "battle" - if this is likely to offend, please note this may not be a suitable event for you, although we try to be faithful to history whereever possible.
