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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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 ...
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 ...
The Birth of the NHS (1948)
The NHS: A Look Back at Britain’s Historic Healthcare System (1948-Present) On July 5th, 1948, the National Health Service (NHS) opened its ...
Toys of the 1940s
In the late 1930s, the shadow of war loomed large, and this shift was reflected in 1940s toys. Military themes dominated boys’ ...
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 ...
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 ...
Avro Lancaster
The Avro Lancaster was a British Second World War heavy bomber, designed and manufactured by the Avro aviation company, as a contemporary of the Handley Page Halifax. Both bombers were ...
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, ...
Wing Commander Arthur Gill – British Dive Bomber Ace
From Instructor to Bomber Ace: The Rise of Arthur Gill, RAF Dive Bomber Pilot While British RAF personnel are more renowned for ...
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 ...
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 ...
Heinkel HE III – Germany’s stalwart medium bomber
After its defeat in World War I, Germany was banned from operating an air force by the Treaty of Versailles. Following Hitler’s ...