London, UK. 10th May, 2015. On the day after Russia commemorated the end of World War 2, Soviet armour invades Bushy Park in London, part of Chestnut Sunday. Event organiser and Deputy Park Manager Bill Swan with his wife Sarah, Kevin Leigh behind the wheel of Soviet GAZ 69 towing a ZPU anti-aircraft artillery piece. Chestnut Sunday is the biggest day in the park’s calendar. Each year, on the Sunday closest to 11th May, People come from all over London and the South East to join in our local tradition of celebrating the blossom on the magnificent horse chestnut trees in the park.
On the day after Russia commemorated the end of World War 2, Soviet armour invades Bushy Park in London, part of Chestnut Sunday. Event organiser and Deputy Park Manager Bill Swan with his wife Sarah, Kevin Leigh behind the wheel of Soviet GAZ 69 towing a ZPU anti-aircraft artillery piece. Chestnut Sunday is the biggest day in the park’s calendar. Each year, on the Sunday closest to 11th May, people come from all over London and the South East to join in our local tradition of celebrating the blossom on the magnificent horse chestnut trees in the park. In World War II Bushy Park was commandeered as the Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Forces and was the base from which General Eisenhower planned the D-Day landings. Chestnut Sunday has evolved through its long history but the central feature is a parade down Chestnut Avenue, leaving from Teddington Gate and arriving at Diana Fountain. These days the parade features vintage bicycles, WWII military vehicles, horse rangers, marching bands and Harley Davidson motorcyclists so there’s something for everyone!
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Location: Bushy Park, Teddington, Great Britain
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