1940 Articles

Welcome to the 1940s Society

A new book on CC41 Utility clothing is due out in the Autumn so do keep an eye on the site for further details. Two other books have been recently published and are worth taking a look at.

John Leet's updated "The New Forest at War" has been reformated with new images and additional text and is a fascinating read for those interested in the area or with an interest in the build up to D-Day from a local perspective.

If you have an interest In D-Day or plan to visit Normandy then the new book by Stuart Rebertson and Dale Booth will be a perfect addition to the bookshelf. Combining a history book with a guidebook gives a wondeful book full of historical and modern photographs and the most informative text. (I'm rather enthusiastic about it!!)

A fascinating article on the Republic of Ireland is now on-line in our articles section and is well worth reading along with some other articles that may be of interest.

The introduction of our exclusive members area with additional content and special offers has been popular and there will certainly be more to add. If you are a member and have not yet received access to the membership area please let me know. The latest magazine is available for members to view along with the back issues if they have mislaid their printed copies.

If you haven't already joined the Society then join online to receive our regular newsletter full of information and offers as well as our additional on-line content. (Click on the link above for details).

More books are being added so do take a look. We have some which we have been able to obtain at a great discount which we can pass on to you. Be quick though as we have limited quantities.

Enjoy the site and do keep an eye open for more updates and additional material. I'm in the process of adding more video content throughout the site so keep an eye open for this.

Thanks for all your continued support and do please continue to email me with your reviews, reminiscences and comments for the site and the magazine.

1940 Society Best Selling Items

016 Dig for victory now £5.99 Reproduction Poster printed on heavy coated mat paper (aprox. 20 x 30 inches) Authentic looking reproduction. Dig for Victory was one of the most well known wartime slogans. Everyone from school children to pensioners were encouraged to grow their own vegetables to help the war effort. find out more	Let Us Go Forward Together (large) £5.99 A good quality reproduction poster (aprox. 20 x 30 inches) of a rare wartime poster. "Let Us Go Forward Together" Great for an event or to frame. find out more	Dig For Victory (large) £5.99 A good quality reproduction poster (aprox. 20 x 30 inches) of a rare wartime poster. "Dig For Victory" Great for an event or to frame. find out more

Civilian Gas Mask Box (reproduction) £6.99 Look the part at your next 1940s event with this reproduction civilian gas mask box. Made to the same size and specification as an original box but looks new, as it would have done back in 1939. find out more	Air Raid Wardens Wanted (large) £5.99 A good quality reproduction poster (aprox. 20 x 30 inches) of a rare wartime poster. "Air Raid Wardens Wanted" Great for an event or to frame. find out more	Back the Great Attack (large) £5.99 A good quality reproduction poster (aprox. 20 x 30 inches) of a rare wartime poster. "Back the Great Attack" Great for an event or to frame. find out more