A rare Maxim machine gun on display at the re-enactment camp on Cae Mawr field. I went down there a couple of times during the day and was most impressed with the attention to detail, and the knowledge of the re-enactors. When I was a Medieval re-enactor, it was easy to use a bit of creative license on the costumes, but the World War One uniforms have to be spot on. I felt sorry for them as the day got hotter, in those thick wool jackets. They did some drill in their shirt sleeves.
Also on the field was a First World War First Aid Station (with Wenches in Trenches!), with several nurses, and a modern First Aid Station next to it, showing how medical personnel work today.
There was also a tent for the doctor who came to the Parish Hall last year, who was showing the various medical instruments that were used during the First World War.
There were several horses, too - and a waggon.
Meanwhile, there was a Recruiting Sergeant in town, and in the Honesty Gardens there were a couple more tents with re-enactors, including a Land Army Girl and a Red Cross dog (here shown relaxing in the shade):
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