Aldershot Tattoo, 1935 - 18th century Grenadiers

The Silver Jubilee Aldershot Military Tattoo. An annual event dating back to 1894. In the 1920s and 1930s, the Aldershot Command Searchlight Tattoo held at the Rushmoor Arena presented displays from all branches of the services, including performances lit by flame torches. At one time the performances attracted crowds of up to 500, 000 people. The Tattoo was organised to raise money for military charities. By the end of the 1930s the event was raising around £40, 000 annually. 18th century Grenadiers advancing

Advancing Aldershot Charitable Drummer Grenadiers Jubilee Large-scale Massive Rushmoor Searchlight Spectacle Synchronised Thrities

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