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9/10 September, 11am to 4.30pm
Blasts
from the Past!
Cliveden,
Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire
A Classical Greek to WWII multi-period living history show.
Living history - re-enactments and skirmishes- entertainments -
fascinating historical crafts - and much more!
Thousands of National Trust members and other visitors enjoyed our
high-quality multi-period re-enactment, with around 300 performers
presenting a continuous programme of displays.
Displays included arms, armour, weaponry and battle tactics of warriors
and soldiers from the ancient Greeks to WWII; a multi-era living
history encampment; Romans and Britons; medieval knights, men-at-arms,
ladies, camp followers and working forge; C17th musketeers and pikemen;
an American Civil War skirmish; WWI mounted skills; armour, uniforms
and firepower through the ages demonstration, RAF fighter tactics
in the Battle of Britain, and much more. Non-military displays included
Cliveden's fashions through the ages in a two-part cat walk show,
a chance to step into a C17th "Vermeer painting", Regency
music and song, everyday life through the ages, cooking, clothing
and crafts. Children's entertainments included Tudor puppet shows.
The event kept visitors extremely busy all afternoon with a constant
choice of displays and activities.
Admission: Adult£7.00,
child £3.50, family £17.50.
Contact: EventPlan
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