Crewe military vehicle show attracts large crowds at popular heritage venue

By Jonathan White

27th Sep 2022 | Local News

The annual 'Wheels of War: Past & Present' military vehicle show took place on Saturday (September 24) and Sunday (September 25) at Crewe Heritage Centre (Jonathan White).
The annual 'Wheels of War: Past & Present' military vehicle show took place on Saturday (September 24) and Sunday (September 25) at Crewe Heritage Centre (Jonathan White).

An annual Crewe military vehicle show attracted large crowds to its popular heritage venue - with some visitors attending in World War II era clothing.

The annual 'Wheels of War: Past & Present' military vehicle show took place on Saturday (September 24) and Sunday (September 25) at Crewe Heritage Centre, Vernon Way.

The show featured military vehicle displays from World War 1 to modern day.

Gerald Newbrook with his 'Princess Elizabeth' Boy Scouts vehicle (Jonathan White).

It also included militaria, trade stalls, model displays, Sniper Alley, vintage stalls and a tombola.

There was musical entertainment from the South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society and Crewe Brass band.

Numerous people attended wearing 1940's clothing over the weekend.

Visitors enjoy some of the classic cars on display (Jonathan White).

Crewe Heritage Centre was open to visitors including its three signal boxes, the Advanced Passenger Train, model railway displays and layouts, and static locomotive displays.

This year, the venue is celebrating 35 years since it was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II.

The event was organised by Crewe & District Military Vehicle Club in support of Help for Heroes.

Some of the military vehciles on display in the exhibition hall (Jonathan White).

Crewe & District Military Vehicle Club meet on the last Tuesday evening of each month at Hops Belgium Bar in Crewe. New members are always welcome.

For further information please visit their website HERE or Facebook page HERE.

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