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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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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
The Triumph Speed Twin 5T…
The Speed Twin 5T was a motorcycle made by Triumph at their Coventry, and later Meriden factories. It was a 500cc OHV vertical twin in a lightweight frame and ...
Keep the Home Fires Burning – The Crucial Role of The Bevin Boys
Britain’s Wartime Coal Crisis In 1939, as World War II raged, Britain implemented a national service draft. Over 1.5 million men joined ...
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 ...