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The Goodwood Revival is three annual events engine in a sports day long weekend in September at the Goodwood circuit in West Sussex, What England. makes this event so special is the atmosphere created by the visitors and spectators, many costumes, and vehicles on display and participation on A properly dressed races. The crowd gather to watch the racing vintage cars and motorcycles for the years 1940, 1950 and 1960 and no air sample vintage Beautiful World War II fighter planes.
Over the years, as the event has gained in popularity, so has the number of people arriving at the place of using vintage clothing. enter into the spirit of the occasion, visitors have helped create a unique spectacle. the other can not see (except of a busy film set!) men wearing the uniform of the Royal Air Force during World War II and Women's dresses or Spivs wrens, mods, rockers and hippies passing a woman in a Dior dress elegant principle Vogue cover in 1954?
Clothing 1950 is especially popular as it was during this decade that Goodwood Motor Circuit peak. was holding its mechanical pen in white coats and hats, while men in costumes of felt and accompany their wives or girlfriends and present meals rustic tables on a group of actors rugs. recreate scenes from the series of BBC television "Dad's Army, and some young women laughing in full uniform short Glam Cabs ask for photos in front of their old taxis as something of an early Carry on film.
Wandering through the site, you can expect see many familiar faces, including Laurel and Hardy, Marilyn Monroe, while the stars of the track yesterday and today give their time to life during one of races. many celebrities in entertainment and music have been known to visit Revival. Nick Mason (Pink Floyd), Bryan Ferry (Roxy Music), Rowan Atkinson (TV and film) have been there and come back often.
In each of the three days, the circuit is brought to life with races consisting of vehicles different classes and several decades of automotive racing. crowd can sit on the grassy banks surrounding the track or at one of the stands erected at several key points perimeter. the organizers limit the number of tickets sold each year and thus maintain the optimal number of spectators. There are all sorts of refreshments, reproduction NAAFI style food champagne and oysters bars. drinkers and diners can enjoy their meal while being entertained by jazz and rock & roll bands.
Goodwood Motor Circuit reached its peak between 1948 and 1966 and was the scene of some of the most exciting races of the track period. around what today is Goodwood airfield, but during World War II, was known as Westhampnett and has been an important base for combat operations during the battle is Britain. this airfield that Douglas Bader flew what would be his last mission in the war that ended in his capture after down. was murdered a few years ago, his widow, Mrs. Bader, unveiled a life-size statue of the former commander of the squadron that as a mute witness to the beating and festivities who continue to keep the site alive.
Ben is a regular visitor to the Goodwood Revival and particularly enjoys the air displays.
Ben maintains a website about life in the 1950s: visit 1950s Clothing