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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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 ...
1940s Radio
The crackling sounds of 1940s radio weren’t just entertainment for Britons huddled around their wireless sets during the tumultuous 1940s. The BBC ...
The Morris 8 – A Family Car Inspired by The Ford Model Y
The Morris 8 was a small family car produced by Morris Motors from 1935 to 1948. It was inspired by the sales popularity of the Ford Model Y, styling ...
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 ...
A Trip to ‘The Pictures’ in the 1940s
With the outbreak of war in late 1939, attempts were made by the government to close all places of popular entertainment, including ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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’ ...
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 ...