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!
Latest Articles
The MG T-Type – A Spirited Sports Car Steeped in History
A Sports Car Legend is Born Made famous by WWII hero Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader, the MG T-Type was a series ...
The Supermarine Spitfire – Perhaps the greatest fighter aircraft ever!
The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. Remarkably just one ...
American Boeing B17 – The Flying Fortress
The B-17, also called the “Flying Fortress” was a U.S. heavy bomber used during World War II. The B-17 was designed by the Boeing Aircraft Company in response ...
Big Band Legend: Glenn Miller’s Disappearance
Alton “Glenn” Miller (March 1, 1904 – disappeared December 15, 1944) was an American big-band trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the ...
Sunbeam Talbot 10 Saloon
The Sunbeam-Talbot 10 was a compact executive car or small sports saloon manufactured by the Rootes Group in their Clément-Talbot factory in North ...
Rationing and a Lord Woolton Pie Recipe
We’ve all heard about food rationing during the Second World War, but how did it really impact the lives of people living ...
Glamorous 40s Hairstyles: 3 Must-Try Looks
As we enter the 1940s, hair care and styling for women takes a practical turn but still lives up to social expectations ...
The Unsung Heroines of WWII: The Women’s Home Guard
Britain’s Unsung Heroes: The Women of the Home Guard The Second World War saw a surge of patriotism in Britain, with citizens ...
Rosehip Syrup – A 1940s Vitamin Boost
As the world war progressed well into the 1940’s, importing food became increasingly difficult. Many strategies were used to try and address ...
The work horse of the Battle of Britain…The Hawker Hurricane
Made famous during the Battle of Britain as the work horse of that struggle, the Hawker Hurricane is a single-seat fighter aircraft ...
North American P51 Mustang
The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in ...
The Women’s Land Army
In 1939, as men left to fight on the front line, the Women’s Land Army (WLA) reformed to boost Britain’s food production ...