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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 ...
JU87 Stuka Dive Bomber Aircraft

JU87 Stuka Dive Bomber – Germany’s screaming menace

The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka (from Sturzkampfflugzeug, “dive bomber”) was a German dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann, which first flew in 1935. ...
Scene from Holiday Inn Film

3 Classic Christmas Movies from 1940s

Holiday Inn – 1942 Christmas can’t begin until Bing Crosby sings ‘White Christmas’, and he is joined here by a bevy of ...
Citizen Kane Film

5 Famous Films of the Forties

Citizen Kane Released in 1941 by Mercury Productions, Citizen Kane was the debut film for Orson Welles.  At just twenty five years ...
A Matter of Life and Death Film

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 ...
MG TA Motor Vehicles

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 ...
Laci Fay - The Vintage Girl Next Door Fashion

1940s Makeup – Beetroot Juice for Blusher!

In the 1930’s and 40’s makeup goes from being seen as tawdry, perhaps something only worn by women of ‘dubious’ nature, to ...
I'm a Protective Food Food

The Ministry of Food in the 40s

To address the challenges of a second world war the government established a number of new departments to assist in their duties. ...
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 ...
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”, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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