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.
 
Chris Stone with some of the equipment he brought with him when he spoke about wartme fire fighting.
   
   
   

 
Programme and Events 2010
  
           
       

26th March 2010
Secret Underground London

Presented by Amanda Pickard.

Amanda Pickard will be showing us some of what still lays beneath the pavements of London and how these tunnels, railways and establishments were used during the Second World War. Come along and find out more.

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

21st May 2010
French Resistance During the Second World War

Presented by Terry Crowdy.

Author & historian Terry Crowdy will be giving a presentation on the French Resistance, how it was organised and run, and the role of British security services in its organisation. Terry spoke to us inSeptember 2009 when he spoke on 'Deceiving Hitler' and we're delighted to have him back for what I'm sure will be a fascinating evening.

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

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