Relive the Fabulous Forties at Black Country Living Museum
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July
Evening event on Saturday 19 July 2014
♦ Museum alive with forties glamour ♦
♦ Event brings to life the sights and sounds of pre-warBritain♦
The D Day Darlings have been confirmed to bring forties glamour to the Black Country Living Museum 1940s event taking place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July. Visitors can expect a nostalgic journey back to the sweet sounds of the WW2 era as the talented trio who are proudly supported by Dame Vera Lynn, and their wartime melodies take centre stage.
The 1940s weekend welcomes visitors to relive the nostalgia of the era with the sights and sounds of wartime Britain as the squaddies, G.I.s and Land Girls, Canaries and a cavalcade of military vehicles patrol the streets. The wonderfully witty Dodging The Doodlebugs Variety Show will be paying homage to the stars of the 1940s whilst unique 1940s films will be played out to audiences in our very own Limelight Cinema.
Vocalist Laura Bill will shake up the summer season with an evening of sizzling forties songs and ‘Make Do and Mend, Home Front Kitchen and Beauty Tips’ for the ladies are just some of the entertaining topics on the menu. If fashion is more your indulgence don’t miss the display of vintage wedding dresses showcased in the chapel, or maybe a gander around the memorabilia market will ignite your 1940s flame.
D Day Darling, Katie Ashby said: “We are delighted to be returning to perform at the Black Country Living Museum. Last year’s event oozed 1940s sophistication. The audiences sang along and recreated the music and memories of the great British wartime spirit.”
Director of Communications and Marketing, Laura Wakelin said: “The D Day Darlings entrance young and old alike with their sassy performance and the Black Country Living Museum’s 1940s weekend and evening is our most glamorous event of the year. We look forward to welcoming a variety of 1940s enthusiasts to jitterbug their way around the museum and take in our rich and colourful history.”
Add to this the stirring speeches by Churchill and you’ve a weekend’s entertainment for the history books where everything is rationed – except the fun!
Tickets are available online at: www.bclm.com/bookings or call our bookings office on 0121 520 8054.
The evening event is pre-purchase only and tickets cost: Adults £15.95, Concessions £12.75, Young People £7.95
A combined 2 day and Evening Ticket is available at the discounted prices of: Adults £25.00, Concessions £20.00, Young People £13.25
Note to Editors:
About the Museum
Established in 1978, Black Country Living Museum is one of the UK’s leading open-air museums. Designated by Arts Council England for the quality and national significance of its collections, it is a remarkable place to explore, enjoy and spend time. Set in 26 acres with over 150 historic buildings and features, and attracting 240,000 visitors each year and over 8m people since it first opened, it offers a glimpse into 200 years of history like no other. The Museum (a registered educational charity) records and exemplifies the contribution and impact of the Black Country region since the 18th century to the development of the modern industrialized world. Black Country folk changed the world, and the Museum tells the story of a very special time and place in history and some of the most hard-working, ingenious and influential people you could imagine. It offers a visitor experience that few others can match. www.bclm.com
For further information please contact:
Laura Turner, Public Relations Assistant (Acting) Tel: 0121 521 5692
Mobile07508 741652 Laura.Turner@bclm.com
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