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Nazi uniforms 'not welcome' at Haworth's 1940s Weekend | Nazi uniforms 'not welcome' at Haworth's 1940s Weekend |
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People dressed in uniforms displaying Nazi or SS insignia are being discouraged from attending a 1940s event in West Yorkshire. | People dressed in uniforms displaying Nazi or SS insignia are being discouraged from attending a 1940s event in West Yorkshire. |
The decision has come after a group of German visitors to last year's event in Haworth found such uniforms offensive. | |
Businesses in the town have been given signs saying Nazi or SS uniforms are "not welcome". | Businesses in the town have been given signs saying Nazi or SS uniforms are "not welcome". |
Peter Hill, from the organising committee, said he did not want to cause "unnecessary offence". | Peter Hill, from the organising committee, said he did not want to cause "unnecessary offence". |
However, he said it was impossible for the organisers to ban the uniforms outright as the event took place in a public place and there was no law covering it. | |
Aircraft flyover | Aircraft flyover |
Those people wearing Nazi and SS uniforms in previous years were not trying to make a political point but were "genuine re-enactors", Mr Hill said. | |
Haworth's 1940s Weekend is an annual World War II-themed event which has been running for 18 years. | Haworth's 1940s Weekend is an annual World War II-themed event which has been running for 18 years. |
About 20,000 people are expected to attend the event, which includes a flyover of World War II aircraft, live music and a special exhibition celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters. | About 20,000 people are expected to attend the event, which includes a flyover of World War II aircraft, live music and a special exhibition celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters. |
All proceeds raised from the weekend will be donated to the armed forces charity, the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen's Families Association. |
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