A KNUTSFORD historian has been bringing the past to life for visitors to the RHS Flower Show.

Tony Davies, a First World War researcher from Tabley, appeared at Bruntwood’s exhibition stand on Wednesday to entertain and educate audiences with readings of real letters from soldiers on the front line.

Tony was joined by fellow ‘comrade’ Terry Edge, both of whom wore full soldier’s uniforms, despite the sunny weather.

“We are doing this as a result of the Knutsford Promenades,” said Tony. “It is going down very well. Everyone wants a picture with us and to chat with us to find out why we are here.

“The whole point is to educate people. I’m not interested in the battles but more the solidiers and who they were and what they went through in the trenches.

“They had to put up with a lot. I want to talk to people about it to make sure it doesn’t die. There’s no one from that war about anymore. Sadly they are all dead.”

During his time at the stand, Tony was acting as his alias- George Riley, a young soldier from Tabley who died in the war who Tony has researched thoroughly over the years.

On Wednesday afternoon he was approached by a family from Tabley, who happened to be related to George.

“This lady came out of the blue,” said Tony. “I have just seen a picture of George for the first time. It was absolutely superb.”