Activities - 1940's Society
 
 

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 is £10 for those in the UK with an additional contribution for postage costs required by overseas members (sorry).
Email me for further details.

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.

Video Clip from talk on
21st May 2010

French Resistance During the Second World War


Presented by Terry Crowdy.

Author & historian Terry Crowdy gave an excellent presentation on the French Resistance, how it was organised and run, and the role of British security services in its organisation.

 

   
   
   
   

 
Programme and Events 2010
 
           
       

16th July 2010
Surviving by Magic


Presented by Monty Parkin.

The amazing story of Fergus Anckorn, member of the Magic Circle, who used his magician's skills to survive the horrors of a Japanese prisoner of war camp.

A moving, enthalling and entertaining evening that should not be missed.

8pm at Otford Memorial Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Further details from Ian on 01732 452505 Admission £3

 

24th September 2010
Air Raids & Ration Books


by Mike Brown.

Author, collector & historian, Mike Brown will be giving a talk about everyday living on Britain's Home Front to coincide with the publication of his new book "Air Raids & Ration Books - Life on the Home Front in Wartime Britain".

Mike is always an excellent and entertaining speaker so come along for a fascinating and enjoyable evening.

8pm at Otford Memorial Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Further details from Ian on 01732 452505 Admission £3

 

26th November 2010
The Railway at War


by Jon Mills.

Writer and collector, Jon Mills will be discussing the role of Britains railways during the Second World War.

8pm at Otford Memorial Hall near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Further details from Ian on 01732 452505 Admission £3