Hi I am a novice but genuine 1940's enthusiast who is looking for a similar type to learn to dance with. I am also hoping this person would be willing to meet at events and share the memories, flavours and atmosphere of 1940's. Email enquires for further details please.

Marie<marie@ohmatters.co.uk>
North Yorkshire,
Saturday, September 24, 2005 at 14:13:13 (BST)

Hello all,The Tiger Rag Club,the hotest night spot this side off 1935,(Eye Town Hall,Eye,Suffolk,nr Diss,Norfolk!) opens it's doors again on October the 8th,DJ Chris Reynolds will be at the gramaphone controls once more,playing hot Jazz and Jive from the 20s to the 40s. The feel of the night is a British 1930s Art Deco night club/dance hall, so with a fully dressed stage and hall,period dress from the 30s/40s is encouraged.Tickets are £6 on 07780 527 474, bring your own liquor and wine, free tea,coffee and biscuits. 7.30 - 12.00. See you there...

Matt
Debenham, Suffolk,
Saturday, September 24, 2005 at 06:47:22 (BST)

I am replying to Antonia Redicans message with regards to events in the North. There is a large 1940's event held on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Pickering, Nth Yorks on the weekend of October 14th, 15th and 16th. Hope this helps. P.S. It's a great event try to get there.

Dave Brown
Pickering ,
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 22:22:48 (BST)

I wrote to you in feb, asking for ideas on what to feed my guests at my 1940s wedding.Just to let you know the wedding took place last saturday, all my guests turned up in either 1940s civillian or military uniform, our wedding breakfast was fish and chips out of paperand we danced to a 1940s dj.The highlight of the day other than a great wedding was that my new husband david hired a spitfire to do a display over the hall where our reception took place it was fantastic, all our guests said it was a wedding they will never forget.

Brenda
Hemel Hempstead,
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 22:21:57 (BST)

are there ever any events in the north of England? Would love to know. Thanks!!!!!

Antonia Redican
Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear,
Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 23:05:35 (BST)

great website......I am looking for an air raid shelter or a pill box to aquire and both restore and live in has anyone any contacts or ideas.....thank you.

Stephen Rogers<stephenrogers77@hotmail.com>
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire,
Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 15:58:36 (BST)

Had a fab time at Twinwood, Bank Holiday weekend, what a brilliant intro to 40's events. The dancer's were amazing and have inspired us to learn the Lindy and Swing stuff for future events. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, special thanks to Rosemary and Lester from Bristol. Is there really no one out their in Shropshire into 30's and 40's !? Toodle pip, Vi and Celia.

Stacey Evans<stacy.evans@btinternet.com>
Shrewsbury, Shropshire,
Sunday, September 18, 2005 at 17:25:28 (BST)

I've been asked to decorate a 1940's party can anyone suggest some props or ideas that i can incorporate please Many Thanks

Lucy Hennessey<info@balloonpower.co.uk>
Barking, Essex,
Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 21:02:40 (BST)

I am getting married in december in a 1950's style. I am looking for someone to make my husband to be's USAAF A class officers uniform. Can you help or know of any one? Thanks.

Carla Forster<carla.forster@tesco.net>
Basingstoke, Hampshire,
Friday, September 09, 2005 at 18:08:29 (BST)

Just to say what a cracking two evenings of music at Twinwoods this weekend, corking! Well done to Mr Victor E Daye!

Kate
Somewhere in England,
Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 21:08:35 (BST)

* * * * * * Cafe Continental Dance on the 1st October at Farringdon (near Alton in Hampshire) - tickets on sale now - four guest DJs and supper with British, American and continental dance music from the 1930s and 40s - £7.50 (tickets in advance only). Call 01494 535827 or 01420 561488 for tickets. * * * * * *

Bryan & Louise
Hampshire,
Monday, August 29, 2005 at 16:57:25 (BST)

Hi B and L. Just had a look at your website! V. good! Some things don't change! Hope to see you all soon. Gina

Gina B
Wakefield, Yorkshire,
Saturday, August 27, 2005 at 09:01:30 (BST)

Dear Bryan and Lousie - Just a thank you to all of the visitors that supported us at RAF Upwood at the weekend. We were so lucky with the weather again this year. We could not do this event without all you fabulous 40s re-enactors - well done all of you. Bye for now Josie

Josie Howe
Ramsey, Cambs,
Friday, August 26, 2005 at 20:25:34 (BST)

I have a very good condition CC41 utility suite of one sofa and two chairs, which have been passed down the generations. Can any one put me in touch with a collector or dealer in this type of furniture.

Ben<ben@imay.co.uk>
Tunbridge Wells, Kent,
Friday, August 26, 2005 at 20:24:23 (BST)

I am researching for a BBC4 documentary series. I am interested in obtaining a copy of Utility Furniture and Fashion....ASAP. Also if anyone on the site knows anything about Sadie Speight (furniture designer) please could they contact me at sophie.bye@iwcmedia.co.uk Many thanks Sophie

Sophie<sophie.bye@iwcmedia.co.uk>
London, England
Friday, August 26, 2005 at 20:20:56 (BST)

I am new to the 40's scene and would love to attend some dances and events, but am having problems sourcing suitable clothes in this area (Chester) - can anyone help? Thanks!

Paula Downes<mark@downeside.freeserve.co.uk>
Chester, Cheshire,
Monday, August 22, 2005 at 07:13:31 (BST)

I want to join a living history group - on the home front . Can anyone give me details of one (London based/Kent based..? or anything!) Is there not an e-mail address for this website?. The site mentioned a recent living history event but who can I contact? + + + (RESPONSE from Bryan & Louise - "try subscribing to 'Despatches' via this website which will detail many UK and European living history events - there are many living history groups who may be recruiting and you need to visit the events and see what they have to offer - have fun!") + + +

Victoria<victorius@ntlworld.com>
Nottingham, England
Friday, August 19, 2005 at 21:19:46 (BST)

Poulton Heritage Festival in Morecambe - 9th 10th and 11th Places are available for stall holders in 'The Platform' stalls are £50.00 for the weekend and are inside, so no need to pack up overnight. All stall holders are asked to have either a 40's theme or be WWII type goods. There is a huge shortage of 1940's clothing in this area - so any stall holders with dresses or uniforms etc are most welcome. Thanks Marie

Marie-Karen<poulton04@yahoo.co.uk>
Sunny Morecombe,
Monday, August 15, 2005 at 20:40:58 (BST)

HELP WANTED! I am going to a friends 4oth birthday party in 2 weeks - dress code is "black tie 1940's style" can anyone email me with suggestions as to what my wife and I should wear and where we can get it - thanks!

Geoffrey Garfoot<GPGarfoot@hotmail.com>
Kings Lynn, Norfolk,
Sunday, August 14, 2005 at 21:25:58 (BST)

Event: Big Band Blitz - the 60th Anniversary of the end of WWII Date: Friday 23rd September 2005 Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm Venue: Clarendon Hall at York House, Twickenham The Museum of Richmond will be the benefiting charity for the popular annual 1940’s Big Band Blitz at Clarendon Hall, York House, Twickenham on Friday 23 September. The Lord Mayor of Westminster will be joining The Mayor of Richmond to step back in time and return to 1945 for this special 60th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Big Band Blitz, an annual event since 1999, re-creates a special 1940’s Glenn Miller wartime evening where guests can put on their glad rags (1940’s dress optional) and dance the night away to the legendary music of Glenn Miller and other Big Bands of the period and be entertained by celebrity guests in true 1940’s style. The setting is authentic 1940’s: in addition to as much complimentary Spam as you can eat, food and drink are available from the NAAFI and licensed bar. The original Twickenham air-raid warning will be heard and guests can take away with them the complimentary 1940’s newspapers, as there will be no time to read them on the night! Fantastic line up - too large to list - call for more details! Tickets: £15 (£12.50 Concessions). Cheques payable to: Aspects Productions. Advance Booking from: Museum of Richmond, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond (020 8332 1142) Richmond Music Shop, 16 Red Lion Street, Richmond Big Band Blitz, c/o 44 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 3RR (020 8973 3605) Credit Card Bookings: Keith Prowse (www.keithprowse.com.uk) Tel: 0870 848 0000 Further details from Warren Walters of Aspects Productions 020 8973 3605 or 07808 156797

Warren Walters
London,
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 17:19:41 (BST)

Hello all! I am in contact with a veteran Land Girl who would like to get in contact with the Women's Land Army Association. Does anyone know how she can contact them? Any help would be appreciated.

Victor Daye<homefrontfavourites@yahoo.co.uk>
Broadcasting House, London W,
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 13:58:26 (BST)

Dear Bryan and Louise What another splendid day at Stowe - the Fashion Show with Dancing and Music was spectacularly successful and the MC's informative 'patter' particularly enlightning - a most professional production. The Sing-a-Long rounded off the day perfectly. It was also great to meet you - we can now each put a face to the name I attach a few of the photos that I took of the Fashion Parade - the evacuee acted the part 'out of his socks' as you can see - brilliant. Looking forward to next year. Best regards Barry

Barry Bradford
Somewhere in England,
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 13:00:39 (BST)

"MAVIS" HAS JUST BEEN RETURNED HOME AFTER REFURBISHMENT. A 1939 MORRIS COMMERCIAL CVS 11/40. NOW A WVS MOBILE CANTEEN. LOOKING FOR WVSABILIA, UNIFORMS AND SO ON. ANY HELP/ADVICE GREATLY APPRECIATED. PICS AT WWW.TAKEHEART.CO.UK/DPW/PICSHTM

Geoff Clayton<th@takeheart.co.uk>
Norwich , Norfolk,
Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 20:09:37 (BST)

Hi! Does anybody know where I can get an anderson shelter? My friends and I would like to get involved in the reenacting scene and feel that this would be a good place to start. I have looked every and have not been able to find one.

Hannah<mortimerkmort@aol.com>
Bury St. Edmunds, England,
Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 20:07:32 (BST)

A strange request, but does anyone know where I can purchase enough material to make a coat for my German Shepherd. I am looking for GI khaki or chocolate as I shall be enrolling him in 101st Airborne as a sergeant. I know there`s a war on, but someone must be able to get hold of some under the counter. This is urgent, there`s a bit of a do coming up and Max is wanted to find the wounded.

David Johnson<insptubbs666@tesco.net>
Thetford, Norfolk, England
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 06:56:51 (BST)

One for your diary *9th,10th and 11th September - Morecambe* 'Swingshift' Dance - Tickets only Saturday night in the 'Dome' great 40's sound from 16 piece band Beach Battle with kompanie1 Street Parties Bofors Gun Experience Street Entertainers Winston Churchill Poulton Home Guard Re-enactors Bomb disposal simulation Military Vehicles Military Displays 1940's Clothes Show Parades and Bands Jill Daniels 1940's show Battle of Britain fly past Victory parade & Cenotaph service

Marie-Karen<poulton04@yahoo.co.uk>
Morecombe, Lancashire,
Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 19:06:21 (BST)

+ + + Dance 1st October + + + Michael - saw your posting on the dance date. We are planning a Supper Dance in Farringdon (near Farnham) on the 1st October. Tickets will be £7.50 with at least three top UK DJs and period music from the 30s and 40s. The event will be called 'Cafe Continental' - authentic clothing encouraged + + +

Louise & Bryan
Hampshire,
Monday, July 25, 2005 at 17:01:37 (BST)

I Need to find a 1940's dance in the Kent, Sussex, London area for saturday 1st october 2005, as I have some friends coming over from Denmark who very much want to attend an 1940's event.

Michael Wiseman<Wiseman.Michael@gmail.com>
Staplehurst , Kent,
Monday, July 25, 2005 at 16:58:35 (BST)

Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Tattershall Thorpe & The Battle of Britain Memorial Visitor Centre R.A.F. Coningsby In Conjunction With The Imperial War Museum Touring Exibition 'THEIR PAST - YOUR FUTURE 1945-2005' Wednesday 17th August Military Vehicles, Book Signings by well known military authors, Guided tours of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Hangar, New Exibitions, Re-enactors, Militaria Displays, Memorabilia Displays. Bring Your Military Vehicle. The two sites are linked by a regular Vintage bus service. Battle of Britain Flight Centre Tel: 01526 344 014 Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre Tel: 01526 342 249 All Veterans Welcome.

John C Haywood<spitfire24@lineone.net>
Market Rasen, Lincs,
Sunday, July 24, 2005 at 21:33:29 (BST)

What ho chaps, Stowe at War 30/31st July 2005, held at Stowe Landscape Gardens near Buckingham, UK. The National Trust present Stowe at War, an educational and historical weekend dedicated to the 1940?s. The weekend is your chance to spend time exploring the history of WW2 in one of Britain?s finest landscape gardens. Follow a time-line trail through our beautiful grounds and see our Nations and Stowe?s wartime history come alive with living history displays of civilian & military life. The trail starts with the Spanish Civil War and leads you through the war in Europe with British, American and even Soviet forces portrayed by some of the best historical re-enactors in the UK. As well as the WW2 time-line trail we have historians giving accounts of how the local area played its part in World War Two, a time when you did not have to go to war, the war came to you. Join us for a 1940s sing-a-long in the Temple of Ancient Virtue, visit a wartime cinema and on Sunday your invited to join us for a 1940s Church Service in the Temple of Concord and Victory. Normal admission prices apply, NT members free. Chin chin Home Front Friends http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/homefrontfriends

Warden D
Somewhere in England,
Sunday, July 24, 2005 at 08:45:21 (BST)

Hello. Featherstone & District Community Events Association invite you to a Forties Party in Purston Park. A celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Join the Blackout mobb, take your partner for the Jitterbug Jive, dress un period costume. See the collection of military vehicles. On the 13th August 2005 starts 1`1.30 for more information contact Alex 01977792557

Linda Roy
Featherstone, West Yorkshire,
Sunday, July 24, 2005 at 08:40:44 (BST)

HELP WANTED! Does anyone know of a source for a repro Army Book 439 (Officers Record of Service ) please? Have seen AB64`s but not Officers Book. Help appreciated!

Eric Wilkinson<eric@wilkinson651.fsnet.co.uk>
Lancaster, Lancashire,
Sunday, July 24, 2005 at 08:23:52 (BST)

One ought never to turn one's back on a threatened danger and try to run away from it. If you do that, you will double the danger. But if you meet it promptly and without flinching, you will reduce the danger by half. Winston Churchill - now for London and Londoners after the 7th July 2005

God Bless London

Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 21:44:48 (BST)

In memory of those who lost their lives and those injured in the attacks on London last week. As we said in the Blitz -

Our thoughts are with you
USA
Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 21:41:35 (BST)

Marguerite Patten OBE is one of my home front heroes of WW2 and I have great news. On Friday 22nd July 2005, she will be giving a talk on the wartime kitchen at Stowe landscape Gardens, Buckingham, as a 'taster' for the Stowe at War event to be held the following weekend. Marguerite, is a cookery, writer, demonstrator and home economist, whose career spans more than 60 years. She began before the war when only a quarter of British households owned a fridge, guided the nation through rationing, and was the BBC's choice as the country's first television cook in 1947. Marguerite was awarded an OBE for her services to the art of cookery in 1991 and has received four lifetime achievements awards. During the talk, visitors will learn about cooking war recipes with rations. Afterwards visitors will be able to sample some of Marguerite's wartime recipes. For details & tickets for this event contact Stowe Landscape Gardens on 01280 822850.

Warden D
Buckinghamshire,
Wednesday, July 06, 2005 at 17:29:30 (BST)

I have been approached by a television company who have started to make a 3 part documentary about the defence of Britain during WW2. One of the 3 programmes will be covering the Home Guard and they are looking to interview Home Guard veterans. If you, or someone you know served in the Home Guard or the Home Guard Aux please contact me and with permission I will pass contact details on. Thank you

Pat Davies - Men of Britain Home Guard Co-ordinator<patdavies563@hotmail.com>
Somewhere in England
Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 12:32:48 (BST)