Memories of the 1940s

On Sunday 9th April and Monday 10th April I dressed up in my 1940s finery and visited the Memories of the 1940s event at the Crich Tramway Museum in Derbyshire. Stepping back to 1940s Britain on the Homefront, with live entertainment from the 1940s.

I arrived around lunch time to be greeted by lots of friendly faces and warm welcomes, I set up my picnic and enjoyed music from Johnny Victory. Everyone was singing along to nostalgic songs from a bygone era, interjecting with call backs and familiar choruses.

There were some fantastic cars and military vehicles on display as well as a Spitfire! The collection of Trams really stole the show however with many different kinds ferrying guests up and down the lines all day. There were open top and double decker varieties from up and down the country, from London, Blackpool, Sheffield and more from a variety of time periods. Inside one of the tram sheds you could learn all about the history and origins of the trams and how the technology and engineering paved the way for many other transporting advancements.

There were lots of re-enactors mingling including service men and women, spivs and even Winston Churchill! Many of the guests were dressed in their 1940s finery, both civilian and military garbs, there was also the option of purchasing vintage clothing on many of the stalls.

The interactive displays were both educational and entertaining with displays of pharmaceutical stores, WI, a printing press and an operation sweet shop! My personal favourite was of course the pub, with a wide range of drinks. There were people playing cards, impromptu singing and many frivolities.

For more information head to the Crich Tramway Museum Website