A glance at the listings for the History Channel demonstrates Britain’s enduring interest in the 1940s. Our fascination with the decade springs partly from the sheer horror of the Second World War and the institutional changes that took place, including the creation of the National Health Service. We are equally interested in the spirit of the era: cheerfulness in the face of the blitz; keeping calm and carrying on; and dealing with rationing by clever improvisation. Continue reading A 1940s vintage wedding: austerity optional →