Step back in time and swing into the evocative world of the 1940s!
Dive into the era of big band music and bold fashion choices. Explore the triumphs and struggles of World War II and discover the cultural shifts that shaped a generation.
Whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast or simply curious about this fascinating period, we have something for you. Peruse our collection of articles, delve into captivating stories and rediscover the spirit of the 1940s!
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Authentic 1940s Corned Beef Hash Recipe
Food rationing began on the 8th January 1940, with bacon, butter and sugar the first to be listed. By 1942 many other ...
The Birth of the NHS
The National Health Service opened its doors to much excitement on the 5th of July 1948. Prior to the birth of the ...
A Trip to ‘The Pictures’ in the 1940s
With the outbreak of war in late 1939, attempts were made by the government to close all places of popular entertainment, including ...
Classic WW2 Utility Vehicle – The Willys Jeep
The Willys MB and the Ford GPW, both formally called the U.S. Army Truck, 4×4 Command Reconnaissance, commonly known as “the jeep”, ...
The 1940s: A Decade of Groundbreaking Inventions
10 Key Inventions of the 1940s The 1940s were a decade defined not just by the immense challenges of World War II, ...
Early WW2 Light Fighter – Bomber – The Bristol Blenheim
The Bristol Blenheim was originally intended as a British light bomber aircraft designed and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company which was ...
The Commonwealth Contribution to WW2
While it is not often highlighted, men and women from the Commonwealth of Nations made a significant contribution to the war effort ...
Keep the Home Fires Burning – The Bevin Boys
In 1939, war time legislation made all men between the age of eighteen and forty liable for conscription, with over 1.5 million ...
The Battle of Britain – A Concise Account
The year 2020 saw the 80th anniversary of one the most pivotal conflicts in British history, The Battle of Britain. It takes ...
The Dunkirk Evacuation – Devine Deliverance?
Operation Dynamo was the code name given to the evacuation from Dunkirk, which involved the rescue of more than 338,000 British and ...
1940s Film Review – A Matter of Life & Death
A British fantasy film set during World War Two, A Matter of Life and Death begins like many other war films of ...
1940s People – Winston Churchill
The Early Life and Political Beginnings of Winston Churchill Born in 1874 at Blenheim Palace, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was the ...