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We all got there early, and Liz decided to take advantage of
the 1940s makeup artists who were present for the day. It took ages -
though the ladies doing their work were certainly busy! |
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This is the back of Yo's head after they gave her the 1940s
treatment. |
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And this is Liz and Yo after the makeup went on.
Really authentic-looking! |
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The classes started at 12, and as usual due to demand we
ended up doing far more classes than we anticipated due to demand. |
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David and Yo teaching the "checked first move" to a rather
nervous but game-for-a-laugh audience. |
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The classes were very busy during the daytime, at some
points the floor was crowded so that we had to be careful where everyone
danced. |
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The popularity of the classes was very pleasing - so many
people were willing to have a go, even if we did have to do demos before and
after each class. By the end of the day I was getting rather tired of
dancing at full-speed to "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" in hobnail boots. |
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The classes were drawing larger and larger audiences
throughout the day. |
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This little angel watched our classes with great interest... |
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... and decided to have a go and join in with the dancing.
She was in a world of her own, but she brought a smile to many faces. |
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The crowds watching the dance classes and demos were very
impressed. |
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Outside was busy too - the dockside was filled with vehicles
and 1940s demos as well. |
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The cranes were put into use hauling loads around the
place... |
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... such as this car! |
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The Matthew went past as well. Not quite what you'd
call "authentic 1940s" but jolly good fun nonetheless. |
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Pat came along too, all dressed up. Fancy dress by
Chaplins! |
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There were shops in the industrial museum too, selling
clothing and shoes ready for the evening event. |
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There are some things that are best not forgotten. We
are lucky not to have to endure some of the horrors of the wars. |
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Food displays - showing exactly what foods a family was
expected to live on, and giving demonstrations of what could be done with
the meagre rations. |
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This chap really did drive his tank up and down the docks.
It was extremely noisy, very smelly, and lovingly looked after. |
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The steam trains were up and running too. |
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You could buy your tickets and get on at the platforms
around the docks and travel to other platforms! Not quite inter-city,
but very good fun for the family. |
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Some of the gents and vehicles there were real enthusiasts. |
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The devil is in the detail. |
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This was an interesting bit of machinery - you can see the
wheels are made to fit on the train tracks. |
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The pontoons were doing powered trips around the harbourside
too. |
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And finally onto the dance, which had live music supplied by
the renowned Tony Strudwick Orchestra. Fantastic. |
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All throughout the day, people were getting their
photographs taken - normally clothed, 1940s attire... you name it,
Revolution Pictures catered for it! |
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John at work taking photos during the evening session. |
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A smart chap, making use of the facilities. |
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And some of the great dancing done to the live music -
everything from strolls to waltzes, lindy and jive. |
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Thanks to Revolution
Pictures for taking the photos. |
