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    Monday Memories

    Faversham Armed Forces Day 2026

    Some friends and I visited Faversham on 14 June for their annual Armed Forces Day. I love history and it was just like stepping back in time. The street was full of re-enactors who so vividly brought the 1940s to life. It was like being transported back in time and it was wonderful to witness it.

    The whole vibe was amazing: swing, jazz and big-band music blasted out from two huge PA speakers, vintage vehicles were parked up on display and the café sold my favourite – bread pudding! The waitresses were dressed up and looked wonderful in their forties regalia.

    Of course we were also there to honour our brave armed forces lads and lasses, who fought so proudly and resolutely for our freedom. It was a chance to reflect and remember, whilst enjoying the history and music of the forties.

    As usual, I took a few photos of the occasion and I hope you like them. The guy dressed as Sir Winston Churchill – had to be seen to be believed!

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    13 responses to “Monday Memories”

    1. M. Jean Pike avatar
      M. Jean Pike

      What a neat adventure. I have a longstanding love affair with the 1940’s, lol. And I love bread pudding 🙂

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      1. lynnchapmanwriter avatar
        lynnchapmanwriter

        We had a great time, Jean. I also love the 1940s, everything about it seems fun and positive, despite the hard times during the war.

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    2. willowdot21 avatar
      willowdot21

      Looks like a great day 😊

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      1. lynnchapmanwriter avatar
        lynnchapmanwriter

        It was a fun day, especially if you love nostalgia.

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    3. my word (s) avatar
      my word (s)

      What a great day. The bread pudding looks amazing and as for Winston Churchill …

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      1. lynnchapmanwriter avatar
        lynnchapmanwriter

        I can tell you Liz, that bread pudding tasted as good as it looked. The Winston Churchill is so surreal isn’t he.

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        1. my word (s) avatar
          my word (s)

          😂

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    4. Timothy Dittmer avatar
      Timothy Dittmer

      Very nice of you to honor the armed forces lads and lasses, Lynn. The pictures are great and that guy does look like Sir Winston Churchill.

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      1. lynnchapmanwriter avatar
        lynnchapmanwriter

        I always attend these type of events, Tim. Without our armed forces, where would our great country be? Our guys and gals are fantastic.

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    5. Susan Batten avatar
      Susan Batten

      This was clearly a great day out with lots to see and enjoy. The bread pudding struck a nerve – my nan used to make it and my mum tried to keep me away from it!

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      1. lynnchapmanwriter avatar
        lynnchapmanwriter

        My mum always made bread pudding for us all and dad always ate it steaming hot with custard. I preferred it cold the next day.

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        1. nikidaly70 avatar
          nikidaly70

          ooh yes, cold leftovers!!! 😃

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    6. nikidaly70 avatar
      nikidaly70

      That looks a great day – fantastic photos!

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