Re-enactors at MV events

[Mike K]

hi Pete ,

Yes, the old time theme thing is also prevalent here . There are a couple of large theme parks based on various periods in Australia's history . The most popular one at Ballarat depicts life on the 1860's goldfields . They have set up a street with many period stores and shops that sell wares to tourists . They have a British army re-enactment troop also dressed up in their redcoats .

Although it seems harmless , I have always thought that these modern day versions of history are too clean and tidied up . For example , the theme parks never show people dying from Tuberculosis , lying in the gutter . This was a common sight in the 1800's .

Yes, as you say many old veteran and classic vehicle events do have people dressed up in period costumes , adding to the atmosphere . But , I have never known or heard of any steam engine drivers or Edwardian ladies that run around murdering innocent people . I judge people by their actions , not by what they verbalise in words or write down as text .

There is a book around titled " The SS a warning from History " written by Guido Knopp . He has also done a few excellent TV docos on Germany during WW2 .

History is easily distorted , look at any of Hollywoods fantasy land movies that brainwash many people .

Mike