I RECENTLY paid a visit to the war weekend at Pickering and would like to congratulate and thank the town, organisers and everyone who participated in this superb event.

I felt I had been transported back to the war years, a living history lesson. A special word of praise must be paid to all the civilians who dressed in attire of the period, both the gentlemen and especially the elegant ladies.

Thank you Pickering for a marvellous day. Well done, you did Yorkshire proud.

Mr J L Hobson, South View Terrace, Front Street, Acomb, York.