The Society
The 1940's Society hold regular meetings with lectures and discussions on different aspects of the 1940's. Despite the Home Front being of particular interest to members, subjects vary widely and have included lectures on French escape lines and the Russian Front. Regular film evenings are also popular with classic wartime films and propaganda shorts being shown.
Meetings are informal and friendly with refreshments and cakes always proving to be popular.
The Society also produce a regular magazine for members which includes up to date information and news & views for those interested in 1940's issues.
Membership also includes access to the Societys website membera area with additional content and special offers.
Membership is £15 for those in the UK with an additional contribution for postage costs required by overseas members (sorry).
Email me for further details or visit the on-line shop to subscribe.
I am always interested to hear from individuals or groups who have specialist knowledge and would be able to give an informal talk or lecture to our members. Please Contact me if you can help.
Meetings take place at Otford Village Memorial Hall, Otford, Near Sevenoaks, Kent and start at 8pm.
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25th January 2013
Film Evening with Carol Harris
Author and speaker Caro Harris will be introducing the wartime film "Tawny Pippet" and will talking about its creation and the propaganda elements that it contains. Refreshments may even include pop corn and ice creams for a true cinema experience.
8pm at Otford Memorial Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Further details from Ian on 01732 452505
Admission £3
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22nd March 2013
Another Evening with Fergus Anckorn
Fergus Anckorn was a Prisoner of War (POW) in Burma during the Second World War. He cheated death on numerous occasions and experienced conditions that few of us could imagine. Having spoken to us last year about some of his experiences we are delighted and honoured to have him back to talk to us again. This evening's talk will focus on the coincidences he experienced during his captivity.
(Click on the you tube link to view a short clip of Fergus speaking to us in 2012).
This is a rare opportunity to hear the first-hand accounts of an extraordinary man and can not be recommended enough.
8pm at Otford Memorial Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Further details from Ian on 01732 452505
Admission £3
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24th May 2013
Fashion in the Forties - A talk by Amanda Pickard
Vintage radio presenter and popular speaker Amanda Pickard will be taking a look at the fashions in the forties with a particular emphasis on how they had to adapt to meet wartime conditions. With the help of original clothing, wartime newsreels and periodicals of the time we will be looking at the fashions and hairstyles of men, women & children that kept us looking our best and helped raise the moral of the nation.
8pm at Otford Memorial Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Further details from Ian on 01732 452505
Admission £3
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26th July 2013
Memories of the RAF and South East Asia Command
Second World War Spitfire Pilot Albert Bennett will be giving an illustrated talk on his experiences flying a Spitfire in 155 squadron in Asia. Albert who is now 99 years old is a fascinating speaker and this is a rare opportunity to hear a first hand account from a veteran pilot.
8pm at Otford Memorial Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Further details from Ian on 01732 452505
Admission £3
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27th September 2013
The Real Dads Army
Author and wartime expert Mike Brown gives a fascinating insight into the role of the Home Guard during the Second World War. The Home Guard was portrayed in the popular television comedy 'Dads Army' but how realistic was this series and would the Home Guard have actually stopped an enemy invader. Come along and find out!
8pm at Otford Memorial Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Further details from Ian on 01732 452505
Admission £3
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29th November 2013
Speaker to be confirmed.
8pm at Otford Memorial Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Further details from Ian on 01732 452505
Admission £3
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