On this day in 2015: Queensbury's second 1940s Day takes place

On this day in 2015, the Telegraph and Argus reported that Queensbury had turned back the clock with its second 1940s Day.
The event, held on Chapel Street, featured military vehicles, wartime music, a fun fair, and crowds dressed in vintage attire.
Stuart Walker, one of the organisers, said: "It was excellent.
"There was a lot more happening this year than last year - it was much bigger.
"People didn't want to leave at the end."
The first time that the event took place was in 2014 (the previous year), and organisers were described in the 2015 reporting as hoping "it becomes a regular part of village life."

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