Rail to TIDWORTH 1926 Southern Command Searchlight Tattoo x Weymouth, Pokesdown

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An original paper handbill, 9.3/4 x 6 inches, printed by Waterlow for the Southern Railway, published in July 1926, advertising SOUTHERN COMMAND SEARCHLIGHT TATTOO on Bank Holiday, Monday 2nd and Wednesday 4th August. Special train to TIDWORTH ( x Midland & South Western Junction Railway ) Times and fares listed from Weymouth - Dorchester - Wool - Wareham - Poole - Parkstone Bournemouth Central - Boscombe - Pokesdown - Christchurch - New Milton - Brockenhurst Vignette of steam hauled train at the bottom Please Note: Loss top left where pulled away from fastening, slight creasing, otherwise good condition. A SCARCE HANDBILL. I will post in a board backed envelope, payment by cheque or PayPal The origins of the Tattoo The 1920’s and 1930’s Tattoo originated from a special display arranged for Queen Victoria. In 1894, the then GOC of Aldershot, HRH the Duke of Connaught, arranged a Torchlight Tattoo for the Queen’s entertainment during one of her visits to the Royal Pavilion. The Tattoo, held in the evenings, included a selection of military performances that were illuminated by flame torches. The torchlight tattoos later became a feature of the Military Fete which were held at Government House in Farnborough. These fetes included military displays, fairground rides and the last feature of the fete was a musical display, with read more

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