1940s Weekend at Main Street, Haworth

The village of Haworth, West Yorkshire is delighted to announce that the much-loved 1940s weekend will be taking place again and is now a charitable event organised by the community to raise funds for their chosen charity SSAFA Forces Help.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the era, as authentic swing jive dancing is performed both on the streets during the day and at the evening dances. Spivs and ‘honest’ street vendors ply their wares amongst the rows of military and period vehicles, whilst street entertainers recapture the music and performances of the time.

Full programme of events available to purchase when you arrive in the village on the weekend.

SATURDAY 18th MAY
Military Vehicles on West Lane.

Classic Vehicles on Main Street.

Haworth Homeguard (at bottom of Main Street).

Churchill addresses the crowd on stage in Haworth Airbase.

Churchill addresses the crowd on stage in Veterans Marquee, Central Park.

Bradford Marching Pipe Band Parade.

14:40 - RAF Flypast. (It has been confirmed that both a Spitfire and Hurricane will take to the skies over Haworth Village - weather permitting)

The BBMF (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight) crew will also be attending and memorabilia will be available, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the famous Dam Busters raid.

Churchill addresses the crowd on stage in Haworth Airbase.

Air Cadet Parade.

16:00 - Land Army Girls lead re-enactors parade.

SUNDAY 19th MAY
Military Vehicles on West Lane.

Classic Vehicles on Main Street.

Traditional morning prayer with remembrance service at St Michaels and all Angels.

Evacuees embark on Vintage Bus at bottom of Main Street.

Remembrance service/2 minute silence on church steps, lead by British Legion.

Veterans Parade, led by Aircadets Band.

Bradford Marching Pipe Band Parade.

12:15 RAF Flypast. (It has been confirmed that both a Spitfire and a Hurricane will take to the skies over Haworth village - weather permitting)

The BBMf (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight) crew will also be attending and memorabilia with be available, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the famous Dam Busters raid.

Evacuee bus arrives at Haworth Airbase to meet the Queen and re-enact ‘Who will take this child’.

Evacuees parade down Main Street.

Air Cadets Parade.

Land Army Girls lead re-enactors parade.
Also entertainment and bands playings in selected local pubs please see individual pub notices.

Put your pride and joy on display in the Military &

Vintage Vehicle Display - entry forms available from www.haworth1940sweekend.co.uk

Other Daytime Events:
Anne frank exhibition taking place in the Methodist Chapel, West Lane Haworth.

Craft Fair in St Michael and all Angels Church.

Land Army Girls Display and food stalls - Parsonage Meadow.

Central Park - Live Entertainment in the Vintage Marquee (Fri/Sat).

Gilbert & Sullivan Society Presents - We'll Meet Again a 1940's revue at West Lane Baptist Chapel (Fri/Sat)
Theatrical Performance - Methodist


Evening dances on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, All tickets available by calling 07580 714719 (after 6pm). It is advisable to book in advance.

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Prices

Free entry
Some events are ticket only.
Some events are chargeable.

Event details

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• Hotels and B&Bs
• Self Catering
• Camping & Touring

Haworth 1940s Weekend

Fri 17 - Sun 19 May 2013

• Haworth 1940s Weekend Vintage Fair & Tea Rooms at Bronte School Room

Sun 19 May 2013

• 1940s Weekend Dances at Main Street, Haworth
• Haworth 1940s Tea Dances at Main Street, Haworth
• Parsonage under fire at Bronte Parsonage Museum