We have an original CC41 three piece suite for sale. Comprising two-seater sofa & two armchairs, it has just been re-covered in cream leather with black piping. Has original Pullman springs. We can deliver to most places in the UK. Photos available on request. Please email for more information.

Pete and Hilary Reynolds<peteandhilary@free.fr>
Barenton, Normandie, France
Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 22:24:33 (GMT)

Merry Christmas to all - and best wishes for a peaceful and healthy 2006!

Louise and Bryan
Somewhere in England,
Saturday, December 24, 2005 at 11:57:23 (GMT)

Could anyone send me some informaton on how my wife and I can get involved? We are both interested in anything 1940s

Chris Rogers< chris_rogers_01@yahoo.co.uk>
Stratford, London,
Friday, December 16, 2005 at 20:42:56 (GMT)

Dear Bryan, The Home Guard talk and the WVS 'Ladies in Green' talk. It was a really good day and we got a lot of feedback from people saying how much they enjoyed it. I was totally fascinated by so much of what you said. I just hope we get a chance to do something like this again. Thank you so much for making it such a success. And thanks too to Chris for modelling the Home Guard uniform and staying so perfectly still! I do hope your Wartime Christmas event goes well and I wish you... A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Kind Regards

Carolyn at Royal Borough of Kingston
Surrey, UK
Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 23:16:39 (GMT)

Congratulations to Victor (Chris) and Claude (Bryan) for the excellent selection of dance music on Saturday night at the Glenn Miller Memorial Ball. A most enjoyable evening.

Mark
Surrey
Monday, December 12, 2005 at 07:45:03 (GMT)

To Bryan & Louise - It was our pleasure ! Music, as usual spot on! Only wish I could dance well enough to be up for every number! Merry Christmas to you all and see you in 2006! Kate, Shelley, James and Dom. x

Kate
Beverley, UK
Monday, December 12, 2005 at 07:03:06 (GMT)

We are trying to contact ex-members of the ARP & Civil Defence units who served in WW2. A project is underway to produce a book about vehicles used by these services on the home front. Anyone who can assist with the project is asked to contact Alan House at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service HQ in Easleigh, Hampshire - 0238- 644000 or via the website www.hantsfire.gov.uk

Deborah Beaton
Leigh Road, Easleigh, Hampshire, UK
Sunday, December 11, 2005 at 21:02:54 (GMT)

A BIG THANK YOU to Kate and all the team at the Twinwoods NAAFI for looking after the re-enactors so well and another BIG THANK YOU to Frank and the lads from the NFS group for their generous hospitality. Splendid.

Louise & Bryan
Somewhere in England,
Sunday, December 11, 2005 at 20:54:28 (GMT)

Sunday 18th December 2005 sees the re-creation of a wartime Christmas from 1940/41. From 10.00 until 5.00pm, this is one of a series of exciting seasonal living history displays. The Royal Armouries are at: Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham. Hampshire PO17 6AN 24 hour information: 08700 344 344 General Enquiries: 01329 233734

Fort Nelson
Portsmouth,
Sunday, December 04, 2005 at 23:16:49 (GMT)

+ + + Next weekend sees the Glenn Miller Memorial Dance at Twinwoods - Saturday 10th December - click on the FLASH appearing on these pages to download the information - don't miss it! + + +

Twinwoods Airfield
Bedfordshire, UK
Saturday, December 03, 2005 at 09:42:12 (GMT)

Hello all, I have an urgent request - I need to take a picture for the Cromer Museum in Norfolk which shows a couple of ladies sitting on a deckchair on the prom in the 1940's - we have the chair, two models and a makeup and hair stylist, but we can't find suitable clothes. One lady (age 25-ish size 12) is wearing culotte shorts with a thin belt and a vest top, or top half of a 40's bathing costume. The other lady (in her 50's & size 18) wears a crew-neck ribbed long sleeve or 3/4 sleeve knitted top, a box pleat skirt and a pair of flat lace-up shoes. If anyone can help, or point me in the right direction to find these or similar items for hire, I would be very grateful indeed. Many thanks in anticipation, David Guttridge, The Photographic Unit, Norwich. Tel: 01603-417100

David Guttridge<dave@thephotounit.co.uk>
Norwich , Norfolk,
Thursday, December 01, 2005 at 19:29:22 (GMT)

Statement of intent - 2005. cc41.net is not an organisation, association or group. There are no opportunities for 'membership' and there are no recruitment campaigns. The collective is entirely self cooperative with no political aims or aspirations. The historical representations are presented as accurate 'living history events' - they do not reflect the views, opinions or political actions of anyone featured under the collective. Living history representations portray situations which took place over 60 years ago and therefore represent the past.

Louise & Bryan
Somewhere in England,
Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 21:38:56 (GMT)

HELP WANTED - I am organising a Winter Ball for the Officers mess at HMS Raleigh and am looking to add an air of authenticity to the evening. We were looking for a re-enactment society who could attend the evening to participate in a celebration of Christmas 1945. If anyone has any information please email me on the address given.

Anna Jones<raleigh-dltor@nrta.mod.uk>
Torpoint, Cornwall, England
Friday, November 18, 2005 at 14:37:10 (GMT)

As a primary school teacher, I was looking for something a bit different for my year6 class to experience. Bryan came in, in Homeguard uniform and kept the class enraptured for over 1 and 1/2 hours. The children didn't know what to expect, but really enjoyed the session. What was so refreshing was that by the end they really were unsure whether Corporal Webb was from 1942!! He stayed in role throughout and has added an extra level of empathy for my class towards the first and second World Wars. Thanks Bryan - a fantastic experience which I hope can be repeated.

Primary School Teacher
Rickmansworth, UK
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 15:46:37 (GMT)

I m a milliner , and I specialize in taking commissions for 1940s ladys HATS please contact me if theirs any styles you cant get hold of , or you have a picture of a design you would like to be repoduced. Very reasonable rates,and very satisfied customers. email ; joesyhats@fsmail.net

Jo Priest<joesyhats@fsmail.net>
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 09:08:40 (GMT)

I was an evacuee in Tamworth in 1940 from Broadstairs in Kent, I lived at 41 Victoria Road. a Collins residence. I still remember a few names, Geoff Wood, June Vicars Maiden name) I went home in 1942 Thankyou Tamworth for having us. I am now 73

Reg Gifford (ex Broadstairs)<reggiff@hotmail.com.au>
Ipswich 4305, Queensland, Australia
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 09:07:39 (GMT)

+ + + Just a reminder that The Home Guard Association may be contacted directly through this guestbook. People who served in the Home Guard during WW2 may join the association - there are no membership fees and the group are represented each year at the marchpast for the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday + + +

Bryan & Louise
somewhere in England
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 09:04:06 (GMT)

Hello. We are currently researching for a documentary film project to find out about the experiences of ethnic minorities during the war for Veterans ReUnited. If anyone knows anyone who moved to the UK from a commonwealth country before or during the war and did an auxiliary job within the UK during wartime; I would be very interested to hear their story. Please email me on sonayozen@yahoo.com thanks very much

Sonay Ozen<sonayozen@yahoo.com>
London,
Thursday, November 03, 2005 at 20:18:33 (GMT)

Hi, great site very interesting indeed!! Does anyone know of a 1940s group in Northern Ireland, I would be interested in going to some events. Thanks

David McCullough<dc_mcc@yahoo.co.uk>
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 10:15:57 (GMT)

Just one word, lovely!!!! Those where the days and it is good to remember them. We live in Holland and there is nothing like that on that scale. Why do we not live in England to have an experience like that. It is all so warm only to look at the pictures. Hope one day to come and visit.

Peter and Ellen Zadelaar<m.zadelaar@chello.nl>
Hoek van Holland, Holland
Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 10:13:36 (GMT)

Hello. We are currently researching for a new television project to investigate a rising trend of young people in the 21st century who live out their lives in as though they were in the 1940's. This includes mainly fashion, but also lifestyle, music, furniture etc. If anyone follows this particular trend I would be very interested to hear their story and why they are passionate about this era. Please email me on gareth.lemon@talkbackthames.tv thanks very much

Gareth Lemon<gareth.lemon@talkbackthames.tv>
London,
Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 10:11:50 (GMT)

Just a reminder that this coming Saturday sees the Tempsford Halloween dance, near Sandy in Bedfordshire. An opportunity to experience an afternoon showing of the classic movie 'The Cat and the Canary' before the evening opens with great music from the 1920s, 30s and 40s from four guest DJs. Don't miss it - an atmospheric blast of creepy capers with the best vintage dance music to 'tickle ghoulies and ghosties everywhere'. More information and tickets in advance only from Hoc & Mark 01767 680013

Louise & Bryan
Somewhere in England,
Monday, October 24, 2005 at 13:09:58 (BST)

Glenn Miller Memorial Weekend Dance. Those of you that have been before know that TARA hold a memorial day at Twinwoods, it takes place in early December to commemorate the loss of Major Glenn Miller. This year see's the first 'Memorial Ball' on the Saturday night preceding the service. Whatever period music genre you enjoy there will be something for you. American & European Dance & Swing bands mixed with some hot Rhythm & Blues & splashes of Western Swing this promises to be an end of season / pre Christmas party you wont want to miss. Please see the attached publicity note for all the details, its a snip at £5.00! Pass on the word & book your tickets soon. I look forward to seeing you there & entertaining you with some tip top tunes to keep your feet dancing!

Swingshift
Somewhere in England,
Friday, October 21, 2005 at 19:00:25 (BST)

I have for sale my 1940 Austin Eight. Maroon/black. Original reg & log book. MOT May 2006. Re-upholstered & painted. Overall condition is very good. No rust. Good engine making a willing little car. Very reluctant sale due to another purchase- cannot afford to keep 4 cars! As seen at the last 3 Severn Valley Railway 40's weekends. Always garaged and well cared for. £2450 or make me an offer!

Guy Roles<GRoles1685@aol.com>
Bewdley, Worcestershire, England
Friday, October 21, 2005 at 18:58:33 (BST)

Brilliant website, found by accident and duly bookmarked. We are WWII Home Front re-enactors too so appreciate all the enthusiasm this site has to offer. Keep up the good work.

Tony Mugridge<marris@hotmail.co.uk>
Telford, Shropshire, England
Friday, October 21, 2005 at 18:57:27 (BST)

Hello, Does anyone know of an auctioneer/auction house that specialises in the sale of CC41 furniture. I have been instructed to sell a 'Neatette' kitchen cabinet/dresser which is in fantastic condition and really need some professional advice. Hope someone out there can help, if so contact me via email. Thanks,Sylvia.

Sylvia Sharp<sylviasharp@aol.com>
Worthing, West Sussex,
Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 18:55:32 (BST)

I find your site very interesting indeed. If anyone out there would like to buy a genuine full length mink coat, a fox stole and a mink stole all from the forties and belonged to various family members. They are in excellent condition but they are taking up too much room in my little house now. If you are interested, please contact me by eMail. Thanks.

Susan Bradburn<suebrad55@yahoo.co.uk>
Bolton, Lancashire,
Friday, October 07, 2005 at 14:50:42 (BST)