So my write up about this hugely patriotic event comes a few days late.. but hey that's me.
VE Day (8th May 1945) marks the official end to WW2 in Europe and this year was it's 70th anniversary and I found myself caught up in the celebrations in my hometown of Hull.
Unknown to many Hull was actually the second worst hit city during the blitz so the locals definitely had plenty of reason to relish in Britain winning the war.
With it being such a huge anniversary this year a concert was organised and I was asked to perform some of the classics from the day." Over the Rainbow", "Singin' in the Rain" and the Vera Lynn classic "We'll meet again" were some of my favourites to perform that afternoon. It was also a great opportunity for me to dig out and listen to my all time favourite singer Judy Garland, reminding me of what a truly talented and inspirational performer she was.
As well as a sing song there was also plenty of flag waving and of course a good old fashion knee's up with many of the audience showing us how they used to waltz and swing back in the day. It was great fun and created a real street party atmosphere.
Of course another exciting part of the day was the clothes and amazingly my mum had an beautiful old RAF uniform (top picture) hanging in her cupboard (which was odd considering she was never in the RAF and in fact hates flying) It was complete with the thick navy coloured jacket and skirt as well as clip on tie and I loved wearing it. It was however very hot and heavy so half way through the show I took off the jacket to reveal what I call my Judy Garland shirt. I think I bought it in the New Look sale about two years ago and I've worn it a real lot. I especially love the velvet tie at the collar. To complete the look I wore my black and white heeled brogues which were kindly donated to me by my musical theatre society. To me they look like the kind of shoes Mary Poppins would love and are practically perfect in everyway!!
Anyway I hope you all have a fantastic weekend and thanks for reading.
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VE Day (8th May 1945) marks the official end to WW2 in Europe and this year was it's 70th anniversary and I found myself caught up in the celebrations in my hometown of Hull.
Unknown to many Hull was actually the second worst hit city during the blitz so the locals definitely had plenty of reason to relish in Britain winning the war.
With it being such a huge anniversary this year a concert was organised and I was asked to perform some of the classics from the day." Over the Rainbow", "Singin' in the Rain" and the Vera Lynn classic "We'll meet again" were some of my favourites to perform that afternoon. It was also a great opportunity for me to dig out and listen to my all time favourite singer Judy Garland, reminding me of what a truly talented and inspirational performer she was.
As well as a sing song there was also plenty of flag waving and of course a good old fashion knee's up with many of the audience showing us how they used to waltz and swing back in the day. It was great fun and created a real street party atmosphere.
Of course another exciting part of the day was the clothes and amazingly my mum had an beautiful old RAF uniform (top picture) hanging in her cupboard (which was odd considering she was never in the RAF and in fact hates flying) It was complete with the thick navy coloured jacket and skirt as well as clip on tie and I loved wearing it. It was however very hot and heavy so half way through the show I took off the jacket to reveal what I call my Judy Garland shirt. I think I bought it in the New Look sale about two years ago and I've worn it a real lot. I especially love the velvet tie at the collar. To complete the look I wore my black and white heeled brogues which were kindly donated to me by my musical theatre society. To me they look like the kind of shoes Mary Poppins would love and are practically perfect in everyway!!
Anyway I hope you all have a fantastic weekend and thanks for reading.
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