GALLERY: Pagham's day on parade

The 90th anniversary of the end of the conflict in November was marked by a group of enthusiasts from the Military Vehicle Trust's local branch who dressed in the uniforms of that era.

They came to attention when Pagham's vicar, the Rev Keith Smith, gave his brief address at the event during the morning. Among those who turned the clock back were Emsworth couple Nigel and Julie Peachey.

Mr Peachey (58), who works for the Mercedes Benz dealership, was dressed as a captain in the Royal Sussex Regiment's Cinque Ports Battalion from the First World War.

He said: "It feels fantastic to be dressed like this. My grandfather was in the first world war in the same battalion. People always make favourable comments when they see me dressed like this. There are always willing to talk to us with plenty of nostalgia and plenty of stories.

"Some of the younger people are interested and I explain the different pieces of equipment to them."

University procurement officer Mrs Peachey (45) was dressed as a captain's wife. "She would have gone to the front in clothes like these during the early days of the war," she said. "It feels wonderful to be like this. The clothes are so elegant and it feels good to wear them."