Went The Day (Cress) Well?
Cresswell Village, Morpeth, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5JU
One of our Heritage Open Days in 2025, this years WW2 event is based around the film (of a similar name) which is in the public domain.
The story is told in flashback by Charles Sims. During the Second World War, a group of seemingly authentic British soldiers arrive in the small, fictitious English village of Bramley End (replaced by Cresswell village).
It is the Whitsun weekend, life is even quieter than usual, and there is almost no road traffic. At first, they are welcomed by the villagers, until doubts set in about their true purpose and identity. After they are revealed to be German soldiers intended to form the vanguard of an invasion of Britain, they round up the residents and hold them captive in the local church”.
Our new Living History group will bring colour to our own version of this propaganda classic war film, with battle scenes, displays on the Home Front and our very own NAAFI. All within the setting of a typical quiet rural village.
Our 14th Century Pele Tower, built during the border wars, will also be open for deep immersion into another period of strife and plunder.
Why not join in and come dressed in wartime clothing? There may be a prize!!!
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1100 - 1600
Location & directions
Cresswell Village, Morpeth, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5JU
- Directions:
- The pele tower is accessed from the main road in Cresswell via gates in a stone wall. It will be bannered.
- Contact on day:
- Steve Lowe
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Do not park on the Village Green in front of the venue. Public toilets are 100m to east The use of pyrotechnics means loud bangs - dogs and children may be upset.
Additional information
We prefer cash for donations/refreshments. We would also love feedback
