Pictures by Jacob King
A SADDLEWORTH village was transported back in time as it was thronged with World War Two military vehicles, uniformed personnel, a sentry box and a field hospital…
Because Uppermill was hosting its first Pennine Wartime Weekend as members of distinguished Military Vehicle Trusts gathered to show off a variety of unique vehicles and armaments.
The sentimental music and nostalgia was mixed with a poignant remembrance of the fallen from Oldham and Saddleworth who died in two world wars.
A crowd stood in respectful silence outside St Chad’s Church as David Ridding and Jimmy Patterson, both members of the Manchester Regiment’s Living History Association, read the of roll of honour to the dead from the wars.
After the sounding of the Last Post, the two men, dressed in full military uniform, laid wreaths at remembrance plaques in the church.
And in a surprise ceremony, local WW2 Tank Regiment veteran John Wyman, 91, received a replica of a First World War tank from the event organisers after presenting an enthralling talk on his wartime experiences.
Meanwhile, Sarah Doolan and Christopher Taylor’s wedding coincided with the unique event – but caring organisers turned the day into a date to remember for the couple.
They laid on military wedding ‘cars’ and provided a full military guard of honour for the pair as they left the church to the sounds of ‘In the Mood’.
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