People packed the cobbled streets of Haworth to enjoy a nostalgic trip down memory lane during the annual 1940s weekend.

Many had donned old-style military uniforms or civilian outfits to add to the authenticity of the event, which was organised by Haworth Village Association.

At the bottom of the Main Street, Mike Hutchinson had created a mock-up of Rene’s Café, from Allo Allo, outside his bed and breakfast business.

Speaking with the outrageous accent synonymous with the popular sitcom, Mr Hutchinson, playing the part of flamboyant café owner Rene Artois, kept his customers amused throughout the day.

Mr Hutchinson said the event had been one of the busiest ever, helped by the good weather and host of attractions. Higher up Main Street, Dave Hebden, 44, of Skipton, was sitting on a former British army jeep wearing full uniform. He said: “It’s busy. It’s nice and it’s a good atmosphere. The weather’s usually rough but today it’s great.”

At one point, a stately car made its way through the crowds carrying a man posing as Sir Winston Churchill. He responded to the applause of onlookers with a morale-boosting victory gesture.

There were countless contenders for best outfit of the day, but few were as unusual as a little dog that had been fully kitted-out in American military uniform. Holding the dog under one arm, Tony Sedgwick, of Kippax, near Leeds, said: “This is our little boy Coco in his nice lovely American uniform. I absolutely love Haworth.”

The tills were jangling at pubs and shops as traders enjoyed their busiest weekend of the year so far.

Robert French, of Colne, Lancashire, said: “I’m dressed as a French Gendarme and this is the uniform that the Paris police would have worn during the occupation. It’s a nice way of remembering the 1940s and the sacrifices that many people made for us.”