It was absolutely fascinating to learn that there were so
many local history societies around, doing such great work, often funded by
Heritage Lottery grants. There was a real buzz about the place, with people
dressed in 40s costume, some dressed as soldiers, and a wartime musical group
playing.
I was really glad I’d taken several layers of clothing as it
got extremely hot in the hall: There were so many people squished in there I’d
be surprised if they hadn’t exceeded their room capacity for health and safety!
In fact, there were so many people that I had to go round the whole thing about
four times, each time looking at a different set of stalls because at times
they were queuing four-deep so I didn’t get a look in!
Anyway, I managed to resist joining too many societies: In fact, I only joined one! And, I resisted buying too many books, only buying two: World War II in Charley, and Is There a Green Man of East Leake?
Of course, there were numerous interesting leaflets to pick up!
And even a packet of poppy seeds to take away and plant in memory of those who gave their lives.
I also came away with the idea that I might one day pop into Beaumanor Hall for a cream tea, or a pie lunch!!
The only disappointing thing was that there seemed to be few representatives from Loughborough itself there.
It was absolutely fascinating to learn that there were so
many local history societies around, doing such great work, often funded by
Heritage Lottery grants. There was a real buzz about the place, with people
dressed in 40s costume, some dressed as soldiers, and a wartime musical group
playing.
I was really glad I’d taken several layers of clothing as it
got extremely hot in the hall: There were so many people squished in there I’d
be surprised if they hadn’t exceeded their room capacity for health and safety!
In fact, there were so many people that I had to go round the whole thing about
four times, each time looking at a different set of stalls because at times
they were queuing four-deep so I didn’t get a look in!
Anyway, I managed to resist joining too many societies: In
fact, I only joined one! And, I resisted buying too many books, only buying
two: World War II in Charley, and Is There a Green Man of East Leake? Of
course, there were numerous interesting leaflets to pick up and even a packet
of poppy seeds to take away and plant in memory of those who gave their lives.
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