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Home > Heritage > Bank holiday 1940s style

Bank holiday 1940s style

By Caroline King - August 22, 2010Posted in : Heritage

WWII: The Home Front at Audley End When: 29th & 30th August 2010, 10am – 5pm

Where: Audley End House and Gardens, Essex

£: 14 (Concessions 11.90, children 7, family ticket 35 and English Heritage members free)

What is it?

Step back in time this Bank Holiday weekend and immerse yourself in 1940’s life to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Home Guard.  Witness impressive fire-power displays, training exercises and authentic living history encampments.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: Audley End House, East, WWII: The Home Front

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