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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!

Latest Articles

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 ...
Morris 8 1936 Motor Vehicles

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 ...
The Battle of Britain WWII

The Battle of Britain – A Concise Account

The year 2020 saw the 80th anniversary of one the most pivotal conflicts in British history, The Battle of Britain. It takes ...
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. ...
Cinema in 1940s Film

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 ...
Mustang P51 Aircraft

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 Greatest Ever Fighter Aircraft Aircraft

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 ...
War Effort Arms for Russia WWII

The “PQ” Convoys – Hell in the Arctic!

After Germany invaded the Soviet Union on 22 June 1941, the Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin, demanded help and Britain and its allies ...
Bevin Boys 1945 Homefront

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 ...
Louis Reard with Bikini Models 1940s LIfe

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, ...
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 ...
Lancaster Bomber Aircraft

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 ...
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