Market Harborough turns back the clock at huge WW2 event

By Laura Kearns

Published 8th Aug 2022, 15:10 GMT

A Lancaster bomber and big band were among the highlights.

The Second World War came back to life when Harborough at War returned to the town.

Gail and Mackenzie Devereux-Batchelor enjoying the event.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER — Gail and Mackenzie Devereux-Batchelor enjoying the event. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

placeholder image — Gail and Mackenzie Devereux-Batchelor enjoying the event. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Thousands of visitors enjoyed the sunshine at former WW2 airfield Market Harborough Showground for the 1940s re-enactment and living history event. It comes following torrential rains during last year’s event.

Organisers said it was the ‘biggest and best’ yet’ - with military vehicles, battle simulations, displays, stalls and a 1940s themed dance by Rutland Big Band.