THE colliery village at Beamish Museum is to host a weekend of military pursuits.
Next Saturday and Sunday, the open-air museum, near Stanley, County Durham, will welcome members of the Great War Society.
Soldiers dressed in authentic uniforms will re-enact military life of a century ago.
Visitors will be encouraged to take part in drills and "earn the king's shilling".
Those who are not so brave, can find out more about camp life from the period in history by trying their hand at kit polishing and military exercises.
Demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend, with Last Post sounded to mark the end of each day's activities.
Published: 05/06/2004
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