IT was a day of remembering and a day to remember.
Meltham was transformed in to a 1940s town over the weekend.
Women with fur stoles, fully-fashioned stockings and vintage hair styles wandered through the streets while men donned military World War Two uniforms and sent the Waggon and Horses pub back in time 70 years.
Crowds watched in wonder as a Spitfire flew low over the several times and military vehicles paraded by.
Families had come from afar to soak up the nostalgia and living history groups while World War Two re-enactors helped to add to the atmosphere.
The event, supported by Welcome to Yorkshire, kicked off with a 1940s concert at Meltham Village Hall on Friday which featured Norman Mellor, Richard Cook, Diane Robinson, Craig Ball and Katie Spitfire.
It is the fourth year running for Meltham Memories and as the sun shone more people turned out to the event than ever before.
Meltham Memories Committee treasurer Pam Cox said: “Every year it is getting bigger and better – we are delighted.
“The weekend has gone brilliantly well and we have had fantastic support.
“The parade was fantastic and the fly-past was wonderful.
“On behalf of the committee we would like to say a very special thank you to John Myers of Naylor Myers who brought five military vehicles for the parade.
“They were fantastic, a real highlight for the visitors.”
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Pam and Meltham Memories committee chairman Steve Aldred established the event.
Cynthia Nettleton, of Meltham said: “My husband, Hayden, is really keen on military vehicles and he loved every minute of the parade.
“Meltham memories is a wonderful weekend. I think it has got better and is great for the town.
“Everyone gets involved and has clearly worked so very hard.
“Some of the costumes have been incredible.
“It is something we look forward to coming to.”
Dave Batty, of Meltham, was dressed in military uniform.
He said: “There seems to be a lot more going on this year and perhaps the weather has had a large part to play in that.
“It was a wonderful day and great to help put Meltham on the map.
“Hopefully people will remember Meltham for this.”
Other attractions included a vintage craft fayre, stalls, raffle and afternoon tea. A stall was also set up to raise funds for Help for Heroes.
The Palm Court Dance Orchestra featuring 1940s singer Natasha Harper entertained the crowds at the hall on Saturday night and a church service was held at St Bartholmew’s Church on Sunday morning.
If you would like to find out more about the event visit www.melthammemories.ning.com
