Held at the The William Alvey Church of England School it is organised in partnership with Sleaford Town Council and the event was officially opened by the Mayor, Coun Dave Darmon and Town Crier John Griffiths, with school representatives and a poem by the Sleaford Poet Laureate, Julie StreetThere was lots to see and do with many people taking up the invitation to dress up in period costume.
Trophies were presented to the best dressed adult, child and family.
There were plenty of stalls, food and drink and lots of entertainment and games, along with exhibits of 1940s vehicles, re-enactors and air raid shelter tours.
Sleaford Town Council thanked everyone who took part and supported the event.
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Amanda Holland and Steve Roberts demonstrate dancing from the 1940s era. Photo: Holly Parkinson Photo: HOLLY PARKINSON
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Period singer Marty Clarke at Sleaford 1940s Day. Photo: Holly Parkinson Photo: HOLLY PARKINSON
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Sleaford Mayor Dave Darmon with his consort. Photo: HOLLY PARKINSON
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Kesteven Morris dancers perform Ring O'Bells on their 50th anniversary. Photo: Holly Parkinson Photo: HOLLY PARKINSON