Post of the day is from Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, where it props up a scarecrow in the workhouse cottage garden. Today, this chap was one of few on the site who were not wearing a military uniform and toting a large gun as part of the annual 'Village at War' 1940s event. The Post is a big fan of the Norfolk Museums Service and a regular visitor to Gressenhall and its other sites and it is on occasions such as this that it particularly appreciates the skill of its professional staff and interpreters.
Of course, there will always be a place for amateur re-enactment groups, but while they may be experts in their field, without the communications training provided to museum staff many members are prone to appear self-conscious and surly. As a result, visitors may be left wondering whether they are seeking to relate a historical experience, or simply playing at soldiers.
The 'Village at War' event continues at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse tomorrow, 10am-5pm.
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