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Published Date: 31 August 2009
A SHEFFIELD park turned into a mock battlefield as enthusiasts recreated historic conflicts.
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The battles were part of the entertainment at the Sheffield Fayre, held in Norfolk Heritage Park, off Guildford Avenue, which started yesterday and continues today between 10am and 5.30pm.

Scenes were recreated from the Eastern Front during World War Two, where Nazi Germany tried to invade the Soviet Union, with 'troops' in period uniforms using rifles, artillery guns and vehicles.

Meanwhile, the American Civil War, of almost a century earlier, was also brought back to life by people who travel the country to give displays.

Among the re-enactors from the American Civil War Society were South Yorkshire lads Charles Elwood, aged 25, and Christopher Sprakes, 38, both from Doncaster.

And there were re-enactments involving old British troops as well.

The Fayre is billed as "the biggest outdoor family show in South Yorkshire" and attracts up to 25,000 visitors each year.

Today's highlights include a fly-past by the Red Arrows RAF aerobatic display team.

There is also a horticulture show, entertainment arena, children's rides, a beach, traditional carousel, a communities tent, market stalls, a craft market and food and refreshment stalls.

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  • Last Updated: 31 August 2009 10:00 AM
  • Source: Sheffield Star
  • Location: Sheffield
 
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31/08/2009 13:02:28
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hard2miss,

Sheff 5 31/08/2009 13:05:15
Could have had more publicity, I would have liked to take the kids to see this had I heard it was on.
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freedom,

Sheffield 31/08/2009 15:49:25
I wish I knew about this in advance I would have loved to have gone.

Maybe readers will be interested in this poem wrt the Crimean war by Alfred Lord Tennyson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv7JxckewKc&feature=related
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jonsastar,

sheff star 31/08/2009 16:15:18
It is such a shame that this is the first I have heard of a mock battle in norfolk park. I would have enjoyed seeing it.
Shame the first I have heard of it is after the fact...
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cytine65,

Sheffield 31/08/2009 20:12:49
We went to the fayre today. What a fabulous day out. Congratulations and well done to everyone involved. Do not miss next years.
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cytine65,

Sheffield 31/08/2009 22:38:32
P.S. I heard about it on local radio.
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