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Ramsgate: History fans flock to Battle for Victory at Ellington Park

Military history fans flocked to Ramsgate this weekend for the second annual Battles for Victory festival.

The event celebrated the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

It took place in Ellington Park across Saturday and Sunday, and attracted families and history enthusiasts alike.

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Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Lynn England and Vicky Gower..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063435)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Lynn England and Vicky Gower..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063435)

Clive Richards, who runs Battles for Victory with his wife Caroline, said: "It was a very enjoyable event – it was very, very hot.

"We had lots of living history and reenactment groups, military vehicles and trade stalls, and we give space to good causes for free. It's a great family event."
This year, military charities Royal British Legion and Homes for Heroes UK were among charities which raised money by holding stalls at the festival.

A range of attractions to suit all ages included a fun fair, miniature steam engine, retro musical acts and a real ale bar.

Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063434)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063434)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Thanet Male Voice Choir..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063436)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Thanet Male Voice Choir..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063436)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Ray Young and Joe Borda..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063437)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Ray Young and Joe Borda..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063437)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063439)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063439)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Adam Mills and Connor Vincent..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063441)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Adam Mills and Connor Vincent..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063441)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. One year old Evie Holness, five year old Myla Brown, Louie Holness aged five and Harlow Brown aged one..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063486)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. One year old Evie Holness, five year old Myla Brown, Louie Holness aged five and Harlow Brown aged one..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063486)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063483)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063483)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Janet Wood..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063440)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Janet Wood..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063440)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Dan Shadrake..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063444)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Dan Shadrake..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063444)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063480)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063480)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Rob Cross, The Mad Hatter..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063485)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Rob Cross, The Mad Hatter..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063485)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Sandy Alison..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063481)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory. Sandy Alison..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063481)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063496)
Ellington Park, Ramsgate. Battle for Victory..Picture: Tony Flashman. (3063496)
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