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Life and Culture in the 1940s

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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Sunbeam Talbot 10 Motor Vehicles

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 ...
B17 Flying Fortress Aircraft

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 ...
Commonwealth Efforts of WW2 WWII

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 ...
Grave of William Martin People

The man who never was – Operation Mincemeat

On a warm spring morning in April 1943, a sardine fisherman spotted the corpse of a British soldier floating in the sea ...
Winter Wonderland by Perry Como Music

Five Classic Christmas Songs from the 1940s

Winter Wonderland, Perry Como Included on the album ‘Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music’ this is still one of the most recognised ...
Rosehip Food

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 Battle of Britain WWII

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 ...
Dunkirk 26-29 May 1940 WWII

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 Fashion Fashion

1940s Fashion Trends

British fashion trends in the 1940’s were heavily influenced by the Second World War. Not only because of the mood of the ...
1943 Willys Archives Motor Vehicles

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”, ...
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Free Time in the Forties

In a recent post, A Trip To The Pictures, we looked at the popularity of picture houses in the 1940’s. But what ...
Double Decker London Bus Motor Vehicles

The Iconic Double Decker…

The famous RT1 Double-Decker Bus is to London bus enthusiasts what the Flying Scotsman is to the world of steam locomotives; The RT1 Type ...
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