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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Luftwaffe’s mainstay fighter – Messerschmitt Bf 109
The Luftwaffe’s mainstay fighter – Messerschmitt Bf 109 The mainstay of the Luftwaffe at the outbreak of war in 1939, the Messerschmitt ...
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 ...
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 ...
Pearl Harbor: A Day of Infamy and a Nation Awakened
Pearl Harbor – A Look at the Road to War “Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy ...
Taking Flight: Amy Johnson’s Pioneering Spirit
A Daring Dream Takes Flight: The Story of Amy Johnson While the exact spark that ignited Amy Johnson‘s passion for aviation remains ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...