If your in the area of Yorkshire then a visit to Eden Camp is well worth it. http://www.edencamp.co.uk/ I spent the day there and was dragged away Its an original world war 2 camp with about 30 huts, each dedciated to specific parts of the war, some examples: Hut One - The Rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party Hut Three - The U-Boat Menace Hut Five - The Blitz Hut Eight - Women at War Hut Nine - Bomber Command Operations Room and Escape Lines Hut Ten - The Prisoner of War Hut Thirteen - The Post War Conflicts, (Opened October 1999) -M- Hut Eighteen - War News Reading Room, (Opened 2000) Hut Nineteen - Garrison Cinema Bar Hut Twenty - Conscription There is much to see, read and smell (yes smell) they even attempt to authenticate the smells in each hut as well, so whether your in a ww2 sweet shop, the blitz, in a submarine or anywhere in the camp you can smell what it would have been like, not that I was there during the war but it certainly did smell as I thought it might. The camp is very well organised, you start at hut 1 and work your way around, finally finishiing with the holocaust and a very fitting chapel to honour those that fell. So check it out you wont be disappointed. A much fuller review ill be in the newsletter this month.
I visited a few years ago and some of the displays were showing distinct signs of wear and tear. Has it been spruced up since then? I went on a recce for a possible school trip but it's beyond my preferred radius for a day trip from Bury, more's the pity, as it's a very interesting site.
Hi I went to York, 2yrs ago, to see various things, ie the Viking centre. I had heard of Eden camp, but didn't really plan to visit, due to the lack of time. I was planning the day in Flamingo Land, as I have 4 kids, then we passed the signs on the way there. 'Hold on kids, just a quick look', I said...the groans went up from the back. We went on to spend the whole day there...absolutely brilliant. Kids loved it. Very educational and being on a former Prisoner of War site, makes it somewhat more interesting. Have enclosed of few pics of the day, with the family... Cheers Marc.
Hi I think things have changed a tad...my daughter is now morphed into a boy..... Here you can take your pick from the other three..... images/smilies/default/biggrin.gif Good swap I say.... Cheers Marc
It looks like a good day out, but it's a pity that they seem to have got details wrong. What's going on with the headset on the dummy Radio Op in the second picture?
Hi Hope you all had a good Christmas. Anyway... This, I think, is a good day out and excellent for all. Mr Plant-Pilot: Not being much of an expert on headsets of WW2, can you explain what is wrong with them? Obviously they differ from the ground crew to the air crew, but what is the difference? I only ask as I don't know.. Many thanks Marc.