Central Park takes a step back to 1940s

The centre of Boston went back in time over the weekend for the first of what could become a regular event.
1940's event at Central Park, Boston. L-R Volunteers Beryl Spendley, Malcolm Kenny, Graham Taylor, Darran Clare, Jackie Core, Margaret Kenny and event manager Frances Taylor. EMN-171206-1237140011940's event at Central Park, Boston. L-R Volunteers Beryl Spendley, Malcolm Kenny, Graham Taylor, Darran Clare, Jackie Core, Margaret Kenny and event manager Frances Taylor. EMN-171206-123714001
1940's event at Central Park, Boston. L-R Volunteers Beryl Spendley, Malcolm Kenny, Graham Taylor, Darran Clare, Jackie Core, Margaret Kenny and event manager Frances Taylor. EMN-171206-123714001

The inaugural 1940s event in Central Park on Sunday saw an array of entertainment, displays, retro stalls and vintage fair providing interest and fun for the whole family, according to organisers.

It saw a number of vintage vehicles, food and 
musical entertainment take place.

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Boston Borough Council’s event manager Frances Taylor said: “The sun shone, the crowds gathered and the community came together to enjoy an amazing day.”

1940's event at Central Park, Boston. Anthony Freeman of Woodhall Spa demonstrating morse code to Matthew Lewis 11 of Boston. EMN-171206-1236520011940's event at Central Park, Boston. Anthony Freeman of Woodhall Spa demonstrating morse code to Matthew Lewis 11 of Boston. EMN-171206-123652001
1940's event at Central Park, Boston. Anthony Freeman of Woodhall Spa demonstrating morse code to Matthew Lewis 11 of Boston. EMN-171206-123652001

“ I couldn’t have wished for this first 1940’s event to have been any more of a success,” she added.

She said: “Many on leaving asked ‘will one be organised next year, can it become a yearly event, it has been amazing’.”

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