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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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 ...
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 ...
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 People – Winston Churchill
The Early Life and Political Beginnings of Winston Churchill Born in 1874 at Blenheim Palace, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was the ...
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 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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
American Boeing B17 – The Flying Fortress
The B-17, also called the “Flying Fortress” was a U.S. heavy bomber used during World War II. The B-17 was designed by the Boeing Aircraft Company in response ...