This is the only web link you will ever need. It gives you all the Memories, the Facts, the Units, and all the major Speeches of world war two. Hours of Reading and all the information that you will ever need.
WORTHY CAUSES
TROOP AID Was founded in November 2006, by three ex servicemen as a result of a visit to Selly Oak Hospitals Alexandra Wing in Birmingham. This is the home of the Defence Welfare Services who are responsible for the welfare of all Armed Forces Personnel, male and female, who have been injured during the conflict in Afghanistan and elsewhere. When Troops return to the United Kingdom from the war zones they arrive back without their personal effects or clothing. The objective of TROOP AID is to supply the “basic essentials” when service casualties return from serving their country overseas. Our grab bags are currently being sent out to the UK Military Hospitals in Afghanistan, Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham and other Ministry of Defence Hospital Units within the UK. In addition to this emergency pack we also supply on demand to the injured service personnel many other items of clothing, and footwear.We deal directly with the Defence Medical Welfare Service and other military medical establishments in the UK, where there is a need.We have sponsored two rooms at Selly Oak Hospital for the families of the Armed Forces Personnel who are in intensive care.
BOOKS, CD’s & DVD’s
Past Perfect Past Perfect recordings give you the unique opportunity to fully appreciate the great music of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Unique because our commitment to bringing you the very best of this golden generation is matched by our dedication and expertise in obtaining the most remarkable remastered sound currently available from the original 78rpm records
The Casualties were small the original writing of May Hill – Home Front Diaries and Poetry – prompted by the Outbreak in 1939 of World War Two. The area of Lincolnshire (‘Bomber County’) around May’s village had quickly become a training ground for men of all services: RAF, Army and Navy (HMS Royal Arthur at ‘Butlins’, Skegness) as well as home to many evacuees.
The Battle of the Flames The Books tells the story of the civil defence and the air raids on Nottinghamshire during the Second World War. Herbert Morrison used the phrase"The Battle of the Flames" during a speech in April 1941 whilst referring to the war on the Home Front. An absolutely brillaint book packed with information & personal stories.
Austerity Diary From Lavendar Cottage If you enjoy WWII history and the post war period on the home front and the secret pleasure of reading someone's private letters, then Austerity Diary From Lavender Cottage- Hastings in WWII and Austerity is for you. ps The Household Hints this book has were provided by UKHomefront. We even have a thank you at the front of the book.
The magazine is a high gloss, heavily illustrated 112 page publication that is contempory in both looks & appeal. The articles cover the entire spectrum of British involvement in Conflicts from the beginning of the twentieth century until now a damn good read.
Best of British Magazine Britain’s favourite nostalgia monthly magazine is packed with stories and pictures guaranteed to bring the memories flooding back. Offering page after page of timeless reading. Best of British covers every aspect of life from the 1930s through to today, recording the way it once was and demonstrating what makes Britain so special.
CHILDREN & EDUCATIONAL SITES
PENCIL STREET Pencil Street was created by teachers for teachers. We understand how important it is to keep children active and motivated throughout the school day. So to help you out, this website provides a rich collection of classroom displays, worksheets, games and activities to enrich lessons and keep your pupils engaged.
An On Line database of military history, detailing battles, campaigns and the commanders who fought them. Includes a “Battle of the Day” e-mailing list.
This site will provide detailed information about several WWII women’s service organizations. If you are interested in re-enacting, it will help you to find a favourite character and knowledge about the correct garments for your personal re-enactment.
The bunker was built in 1938- 1939 at what was Kenton Quarry ,and under the Dowding System of air defence became the headquarters of No 13 Group Fighter Command, which stretched from Humberside to the North of Scotland, including Northern Ireland. Commanded by Air Vice Marshal Richard Saul, the bunker was a typical MOD design of the time, with everything centred on a one storey high operations room complete with curved glass observation posts above a plotting table. There was also a plant room that enabled the circulating air to be filtered, and indeed the ventilation system is still intact. The bunkers day in history came on the 15th of August 1940, when around midday the controller sitting high above the plotting table realised that the north east coast was under attack by a cavalcade of German Fighter bombers from Luftflotte5. Scrambling fighters from sector airfields around the North east and further afield, the Germans were sufficiently repulsed and never mounted a daylight attack again over the North East.
Currently they have 3,241 articles, 1,241 pictures, 370 maps, 212 unit histories and over 2,327,500 words in original articles. We don’t just cover the best known conflicts, although we do have good coverage of the First and Second World Wars, the Napoleonic Wars and now the American Civil War.
The Museum of the British Resistance Organisation is housed in associated Quonset ( Nissen) Huts adjacent to the 390th Bombardment Group Memorial Air Museum Control tower and is s tribute to the Auxiliary Units, or as they were officially known “Auxunits).
Here I offer high resolution scans on CD of images produced from original British, German, and United States Military photo albums. Spanning both World Wars and other conflicts. Many are named individuals, soldiers, sailors, airmen. The albums provide a fascinating insight into their backgrounds, services and experiences. A Great Site.
Roman Imperial Coinage, Italic Handwriting, WW2 & British / American History, Brazilian Cacti. All pages of this web site are Accessible to People with Disabilities. This is a non commercial web site nothing is offered for sale. A great web site with so much interesting information in it.
An on line Learning Resource for those studying life on the Home Front during World War Two. The Blitz, Rationing, Air Raid Shelters and much much more.
40s ENTERTAINMENT
PAUL CASPER Just about the best George Formby, he looks like him, sounds like him & is as daft as him. We are proud to call him a friend. Never forgetting the missus as the gorgeous Beryl.
COLIN BOURDIEC Colin is a "George Formby" impersonator using a 1930s uke. An all round entertainer as he is also a singer, dancer, choreographer & magician.
Simon Partridge Whatever the occasion, be transported to a world of timeless elegance and romance with heavenly songs from the 1930s and 40s beautifully sung by this exceptional singer.
Musical impressions of Max Miller, George Formby, JamesCagney, AI Bowlly, The Andrew Sisters and many more. Family entertainment from the golden age of variety, Paul is available for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, ect. All self contained. Paul has been entertaining 1940s style for the last 15years, working as an international cabaret artiste in the UK. Holland, Belgium, France.
Singing duo John and Chrissie have been performing together since spring 2002, and launched Timescape in spring 2004 specialising in songs from the 1940s and from stage and screen. They have toured Norfolk and beyond with their blend of old and new favourites to day care centres, residential homes, sheltered, fetes, churches, VE celebrations and 1940s events as well as parties and private functions in homes and village hall with many repeat booking and recommendations.
The aim of Homefront Fiends E- group is to make a link for people who which to find out about the current UK 40s scene and British Homefront Living History/ re-enacting. No one wants to glorify the war or live through it again, but we are determined that the home front will not be forgotten. One of the features of this E-group is an excellent calendar with listing for Home Front events throughout the UK. Members of the Home Font Friends E – Group can update the calendar and so promote their own 1940s events.
MACHINE GUN CORPS 'Machine Gun Corps and Servicemen Remembered 2010'. The aim of our organisation is to keep the spirit of soldier alive and create a force to unit people with a Will Do ethos. To this end, we will be holding at least one charity event a year to raise funds for a military based charity. However, our members are free to choose a charity of their own ie breast cancer, The British Heart Foundation etc. The reason we started this venture was a result of research that we carried out on our relatives who died in WW1.This association will be open to everyone who wants to research a relative or friend that has served in all conflicts past and present.
Welcome to “Soldier Blue” a British based and international World War 2 R.A.F. living history group. Dedicated to portraying the wartime R.A.F. Regiment and other R.A.F. specialist units that people tend to forget about. We have a wide selection of original uniforms, to help us portray a wide variety of the R.A.F. Air Force and Ground Forces throughout all stages of WW2 and all the theatres of operations
We specialise in a static display, showing the development of U.S. Army Uniforms, equipment, webbing, weapons, medical & communications kit during ww2.
The goal of our group “Lebendige Geschichte 1939-1949. (Living History 1939-1949). Is the vital examination of the Second World War and the post-war period in Germany? We work together in close cooperation with the “Tough Ombres” (US 90th Infantry Living History Group)
The festival is hosted by John Miller (Glenn’s Nephew). Other attractions include WW2 Air Displays, Museums, 1940’s Re-Enactments, Trade & Craft stalls, Jive & Lindy hop Dance Lessons, Wooden dance floors, three stages! Fashion Shows Hangar dances, comedy show & lots more!
Original vintage clothing from the 1940s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and more. Whether you love the retro look or just want to wear something for a theme night or theatrical production. We will do our best to find the right thing for you. Stock includes dresses and separates, outwear, handbags, shoes, belts, gloves, and jewellery. We also stock a full range of theme wear from authentic hawaian shirts, to suede western waistcoats and accessories such as wigs and props all to buy or hire.
We are now making 1930’s and 1940’s clothing for both men and women. Taken from original patterns and tailoring manuals and made in fabrics as close to the originals as possible including lingerie, headwear, such as snoods, Pyjamas, trousers, suits, blouses, siren suits and skirts.
One of the most important items for any female re-enactors is the SNOOD, and the only person to buy them from is Joyce “the snood lady”. She has them in all shapes, sizes, colours & designs. You can also buy Seamed Nylons, Juliette caps & Garters!!!. Also it’s a great place to get hold of the book “A WARTIME TRILOGY” by James Sinclair ( Joyce’s Husband) telling of his days as an evacuee from Liverpool to the wilds of North Wales, and his life including his timer in the National Service. An absolutely riveting read. And plus they are a lovely couple.
If you have any old leather that needs repair do give me a call on 015840873633, as I have access to authentic materials. My tools are almost all per war (my industrial sewing machine was made in the 1930sto sew Sam Browne belts). So work will match the original as it should. I can also make new but completely “authentic” copies of any original leatherwork you may find. I ‘m happy to have a look and quote before doing any work so there are never any surprises!. You never know, you might need me one day.
Let me introduce myself, I am a recently retired member of the R.A.F. Regiment and am now making a living as a professional caricature artist. I produce individual and group caricatures for a varied range of people. Recently I have been channelling a high degree of my efforts with the military as well as re-enactment groups. I seem to have got the bug for attending the War Weekends. If your group would perhaps be interested in either individual caricatures, calendars for next year or even images in any period dress on placemats or clocks, please visit my Web Site.
Hobbyswood is run by Jeff who has been collecting Militaria since his childhood, so you can be guaranteed an expert eye has selected the finest top quality products from around the globe to offer you. Jeff is assisted by his daughter Louisa who manages sales and provides a top class postage packing service . we pride ourselves on great customer service and hop you will enjoy browsing our online shop. We specialise in WW1 , to WW2 and 19th Century items, but also offer items from different periods and also non military items.
We have the complete range for WW2 (British, American, and German) . we supply all the best re-enactment groups in the USA/ Europe and have supplied many films, T.V. shows/ documentaries.
The Memorabilia Pack Company’s specialist field is in the reproduction of memorabilia and ephemera for companies, institutions, museums, football clubs etc.
THE History Bunker specialises in Military items of an historical nature covering World War 1, World War 2, American Civil War, U.S History, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Iraq. Afghanistan, and other Campaigns. The site hasfull range of Militaria including photographs, vintage radio broadcasts, historic speeches, military and public documents, military music, books, maps, propaganda and public awareness posters, as well as a section dealing with uniforms, headgear and equipment. The site is updated with additional items on a weekly basis, so there always something new to browse. Please be assured that we have no connections or affiliations with any political groups, we handle artefacts of history only.
I restore, and sell Military Harley Davidson motorcycles, I also sell parts for these machines, I specialise in model years 1936-1948. My business name is called WARDEPARTMENT I am situated just outside Ashford in Kent.
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