The Shanty Festival, 11th - 13th October 2024. See harwichshantyfestival.co.uk .This years line up includes The French Canadian Brise Glase and from the Netherlands Grietje Sprot performing in traditional dress of the Friesland fishing community, the popular U.K.crew Kimber's men plus many more local crews & bands performing Shantys and songs of the sea.The many Pubs will have stocked up with real Ales & Rum etc. and great line ups of free Sea themed crews/bands playing in costume crawling from pub to pub. Meanwhile,The Redoubt Napoleonic fort will have the Kings German artillery, the Sea Fencibles, the River Rogues, the Sheppey Pirates, and military displays and see various old arts & crafts,the list goes on. It,s a full weekend.For camping sites & accomodation , you,ll need to book early, As mentioned for full details see. harwichshantyfestival.co.uk Latest update, Harwich is busy preparing & practicing for this great event.Its nearly here. The 2nd biggest in the U.K. There,s a real buzz about the town. ...................................................................................................Well, That was fun, see you all next year maybe?
