Monday, 7 July 2014

We've been back to the 1940's.....

 We've been back to the 1940's again...had a brilliant weekend on the Severn Valley Railway a week ago and thought you might like to see some photos'

Who remembers kitchens like these....notice the iron plugged into the light socket..my mum didn't have an ironing board she used to iron on our kitchen table  with a blanket on the top....

 A 1940's sitting room...all looks very cosy and it was with the open fire...
 We even attended a Wedding...the brides outfit is just like my mum  wore on her wedding day...the cake on the table was of course made of cardboard and   when they 'lifted' the cake up there was a little sponge cake underneath.....

 Two lovely ladies I met and we had a great laugh...everyone is so friendly and I suppose its because we are all dressing up and having such fun.....

 Dinking a glass of bubbly at the wedding.... think the backpack spoils the photo!
 Andy got 'arrested' by one of the American MP's for trying to sell his backmarket stuff....his case is full of stockings...cigarettes and in his jacket he has watches and more nylons...

 A 'spiv' trying to sell me a pair of red knickers....I did tell him they were a little too 'big'...lOl...lOl....

He really was a lovely MP and finally let Andy 'go'....
Its so  much fun doing these 1940's weekends and of course there is music on most of the railway stations which gives it such a fabulous atmosphere...

Hope I haven't bored you all .. ..I will be back with a card on Weds....

Anne

22 comments:

Aquarius said...

That all looks like so much fun and the kitchen shots reminded me of home, especially the iron plugged into the light socket - where was 'elf and safety' then??

Di said...

Oh Anne!! How fabulous, what a trip down Memory Lane. Gosh I do remember the kitchen cabinet with the pull out (or was it drop down) surface for baking days. AND the iron plugged into the light :) Looks as if you had a great day - am so glad you shared with us.

Hugs, Di xx

Lynne said...

Oh what a super day you must have had. I well remember the iron plugged into the light socket in the `50`s. I don`t think much changed until the `60`s. Fab photo`s bring back some great memories.
Lynne xxx

Viv said...

Oh Anne this looks just the most brilliant FUN! Would love it (altho' doubt if OH would take to the dressing up!!) x

brenda said...

You have note bored me at all Anne, really enjoyed looking at the photos and it looks like such fun, just a little before my time but have read about those irons, the safety elements leave much to be desired.

B x

Elaine Stark said...

A great fun day, especially the dressing up. thanks fo sharing the nostalgia. Elaine

Di said...

Forgot to say Anne that you and hubby really looked the 'biz' as well!

Hugs, Di xx

Patricia said...

Wonderful, I just love all those brilliant photos.
The pair of you look fantastic.
A great weekend by all accounts.
Hugs

Patricia xx

Sandra H said...

Oh wow Annie what a great blog story and many thanks for sharing this x

Lorraine said...

Brilliant photo's Anne, you look gorgeous. It looks like you had a brilliant day.
Lorraine x

Jo said...

Wow, you look fab....lovely photos, great memories!
hugs Jo x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

I remember you doing this last year and it looks like so much fun. You look gorgeous in your outfit, so elegant. Thanks for sharing

pam said...

Fantastic photos Anne, I remember some of those things in the photos.. from my Grandma`s
looks like you had a brilliant time..thanks for sharing..
pam

Unknown said...

Brilliant photos Anne.....just been showing Tony and now he's reminiscing about his Mum and her using the iron plugged into the light socket!!! lol

Karen x

Jill said...

It looks like you had a great time - love the pics!
Jill

aussie aNNie said...

Long before I was born but so great to see gorgeous pics, gosh we are spoilt now.xxx
♥aNNie
The Journey is the Start

Stamping With Bibiana said...

Ja! this is so fun!!! although I am from the seventies, these are nice photos : and your "stola"/fur and hat arte so darliong
hugs from california
bibiana

Trish said...

Wow,fantastic nostalgia,i remember all those things,i remember all those things!
You look very chic,fun photos TFS

Carole Z said...

Hi Anne, what a fab day out, you look gorgeous..that period was so stylish! Thanks for sharing your super photos...we don't live far from the Severn Valley railway, I even help find them volunteers through my job...I really should visit! Hugs Carole Z X

Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richards said...

Ooooh Anne you two look so dapper in your outfits !
I remember seeing photos of my Mum and Dad looking just like this.....
You must have had a good time,
hugs
Chris Richards
xxx

Jules said...

Hi Anne

Fabulous photographs!

We love going to places like this where we can go and spot things that our parents and grandparents used to have in their homes/wardrobes.

Looks like you had a brilliant time.

Love Jules xx

Sandy said...

You are absolutely beautiful Anne - OH how I envy your fun --- I really enjoyed your pictures. You and Andy are a hoot!
Sandy xx