Thousands descend on north Norfolk for the first day of the North Norfolk Railway 1940s weekend.

Eastern Daily Press: Sheringham 1940s weekendPhoto: KAREN BETHELLSheringham 1940s weekendPhoto: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

The annual event saw north Norfolk head back in time with a special music appearance from Britains Got Talents D-Day Darlings and David Van Day, along with lots of events ranging from military vehicle parades to pigeon racing.

The weekend celebrates the wartime efforts of allied forces and the resilience shown by people who dealt with the hardships on the home front.

Jessica Levett, who's business Floral Lifestyle is currently popping up in Holt said: "The atmosphere is so lovely, walking around made we well up a little because I'd been completely taken back in time.

"Everyone is in high spirits, with music adding to the atmosphere and having the road closed this time makes such a difference.

Eastern Daily Press: Families - and dogs - joined in the fun at this year's 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLFamilies - and dogs - joined in the fun at this year's 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

"I have dressed up to celebrate and we are really honing in on the fact everything is handmade by my family and I, much like things would have been lovingly handmade back then.

"Lots of people are saying how this is the best year yet."

Can you spot yourself in our gallery of pictures?

Eastern Daily Press: A vintage vegetable stall at Sheringham station.Photo: KAREN BETHELLA vintage vegetable stall at Sheringham station.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Sheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLSheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: A vintage vegetable stall at Sheringham station.Photo: KAREN BETHELLA vintage vegetable stall at Sheringham station.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: 1940s fun at Sheringham station.Photo: KAREN BETHELL1940s fun at Sheringham station.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Families joined in the 1940s fun at Sheringham.Photo: KAREN BETHELLFamilies joined in the 1940s fun at Sheringham.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Families joined in the 1940s fun at Sheringham.Photo: KAREN BETHELLFamilies joined in the 1940s fun at Sheringham.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Helen Jewers and her son William, 12, on the platform at Sheringham station.Photo: KAREN BETHELLHelen Jewers and her son William, 12, on the platform at Sheringham station.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: North Norfolk Railway general manager Andrew Munden at Sheringham station.Photo: KAREN BETHELLNorth Norfolk Railway general manager Andrew Munden at Sheringham station.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Sheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLSheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Holt 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLHolt 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Sheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLSheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Vintage buses ferried passengers between Holt and Sheringham during the 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLVintage buses ferried passengers between Holt and Sheringham during the 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Vintage vehicles on show at Holt.Photo: KAREN BETHELLVintage vehicles on show at Holt.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Vintage vehicles on show at Holt.Photo: KAREN BETHELLVintage vehicles on show at Holt.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: A vintage pram on show at Holt.Photo: KAREN BETHELLA vintage pram on show at Holt.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Holt 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLHolt 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Janet Sheen gets into the 1940s spirit with papillons Zander and Lexie.Photo: KAREN BETHELLJanet Sheen gets into the 1940s spirit with papillons Zander and Lexie.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: D-Day Darling Amy Worth with step-daughter Marcella, 10. Photo: KAREN BETHELLD-Day Darling Amy Worth with step-daughter Marcella, 10. Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: D-Day Darling Amy Worth with step-daughter Marcella, 10. Photo: KAREN BETHELLD-Day Darling Amy Worth with step-daughter Marcella, 10. Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The D-Day Darlings performing at Holt.Photo: KAREN BETHELLThe D-Day Darlings performing at Holt.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The D-Day Darlings performing at Holt.Photo: KAREN BETHELLThe D-Day Darlings performing at Holt.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Janet Sheen gets into the 1940s spirit with papillons Zander and Lexie.Photo: KAREN BETHELLJanet Sheen gets into the 1940s spirit with papillons Zander and Lexie.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Twelve-year-old 'spiv' William Jewers.Photo: KAREN BETHELLTwelve-year-old 'spiv' William Jewers.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Sheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLSheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Sheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLSheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Sheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLSheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Sheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLSheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: A couple of servicemen take a break to enjoy the view on Sheringham seafront.Photo: KAREN BETHELLA couple of servicemen take a break to enjoy the view on Sheringham seafront.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Sheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLSheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Sheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLSheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Sheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLSheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Washer women (from left): Carol Chessman, Denise Stoakes and Kate Johnstone, who have been attending the 1940s weekend for 15 years.Photo: KAREN BETHELLWasher women (from left): Carol Chessman, Denise Stoakes and Kate Johnstone, who have been attending the 1940s weekend for 15 years.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Sheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLSheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Passengers on Sheringham station for the 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLPassengers on Sheringham station for the 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Music was on the menu at Sheringham station at the 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLMusic was on the menu at Sheringham station at the 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Families joining in the fun at Sheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLFamilies joining in the fun at Sheringham 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Brothers Chez and Gavin Ardito, whose father was an Italian POW in during the Second World War, donned Black Watch Regiment uniforms at the 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELLBrothers Chez and Gavin Ardito, whose father was an Italian POW in during the Second World War, donned Black Watch Regiment uniforms at the 1940s weekend.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)