Goodwood Revival 2009

September 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment

: Goodwood Revival 2009

I had the great joy and pleasure of attending the revival on Saturday – what an event! There is something there for everyone and for all ages. We had a few problems before arriving, we were intending to dress up in 1950’s clothes but our friends let us down – long story, so we ended up going in our usual clothes – although we would very much have liked to have been dressed for the experience – we still enjoyed every minute of being there! 90% of people were kitted out in vintage – from the 1940’s through to the ‘60s I could have just people watched all day long! So many people had made such a huge effort to enter into the spirit of the occasion.

Goodwood Revival 2009

It was wonderful to see all the old vehicles, the air display and the racing but my most favourite thing was the vintage market! So many stalls selling vintage clothing and accessories – it was totally vintage heaven! The atmosphere was happy and relaxed. Sitting down for coffee and something to eat I watched so many strangers become friends as they shared tables and chatted in their costumes – which were of course a great conversation starter and talking point! The food was very expensive but not a surprise, we paid £14 for tea, coffee, a baguette and a sandwich, which wasn’t too bad but our friends were charged £9.50 each for a small takeaway salad and of course there were the usual queues to contend with for food and toilets! Other than that, all I can say is… I can’t wait for next year’s revival!

Goodwood Revival 2009