You can use Past Perfect's resources above to lose yourself in a world of nostalgia. Here you can find links to all things relating to Britain and America during the pre-War and wartime years.
Vintage Links
Our vintage links will direct you to all the greatest Art Deco-era sites the internet has to offer, all hand-picked by us for their significance to the golden era of feel-good jazz, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and the very best clothes and vibe of the 1920s, 30s, 40s and early 1950s .
www.vintagepatisserie.co.uk
Tea Parties uniquely tailored to suit your requirements. Small gatherings or no limit to how many can join in the fun or at what time of day you can plan your party. Lots of vintage loveliness!
www.red-herring-games.co.uk
Stocking a huge range of small group dinner party games and the largest selection of large group murder mystery games you will find on the internet. Can also customise a game to make it extra special for your guests, and we will help you if you want to make simple modifications e.g. changing the name of the mystery or add a different photograph etc at little or no extra cost.
www.1940sukradio.co.uk
The UK 1940s Radio Station plays music, news, old time drama and comedy shows from the 1940s along side music from artists past and present who have recreated the music from the era.
www.jollyvintageteaparty.co.uk
The Jolly Vintage Tea Party hires vintage china tea sets for your special occassion. They are based in Wheatley, Oxfordshire but we can deliver to London and beyond.
www.advintageous.co.uk
A passion for everything VINTAGE and COLLECTABLE and a passion they love to share with as many people as possible through their fairs and table tops! Currently arranging events and fairs around Scarborough.
www.vintage.tv
If you like good music, you’ll love Vintage TV – on Sky 369 and Freesat 515 - five decades of popular music, culture, fashion and trends.
www.jazzswingdance.co.uk
Swing dance, Jazz dance and Lindy Hop in Preston, Lancaster and Lancashire.
Welcome to one of the friendliest Charleston and Lindy Hop dance classes in the North West, UK.
www.ukhomefront.co.uk
A group of re-enactors who portray the homefront during Britain's finest hour - not to glorify War but to remember those who lived through this terrible time.
www.perfectlyvintage.co.uk
'Online store offering a handpicked selection of desirable handbags, costume jewellery and powder compacts from the 1920s to the 1970s'
www.angelradio.co.uk
Snap, Crackle but no Pop! Angel Radio is an award winning station full of music, memories, humour and information. Listen to this uplifting radio station live online.
www.rfsoc.org.uk
The Robert Farnon Society is a thriving Society devoted to some of the finest musicians in the world of Light Music, also known as Easy Listening, Middle-of-the-Road, Mood Music or Concert Music.
www.beyondretro.com
Beyond Retro has a high press profile, and their stores are the first port of call for many stylists working in all areas of the media. As a result their clothes have been worn by tastemakers such as Dita Von Teese, Daisy Lowe, Kate Nash, Alexa Chung, Henry Holland and Agyness Deyn
http://www.topshelfjazz.co.uk/
Fine purveyors of Filthy Swing. Top Shelf Jazz bring you their anarchic, original songs of exquisite filth and lecherous, hot swing music! If they don't steal your hearts, they'll steal your drinks...
www.jazzconnect.com
Jazzconnect started in 1988 as a jazz record company and shortly thereafter began focussing on booking and promoting jazz artists. Recently they have branched out to selling tickets on-line for organizations, concert venues and clubs.
www.mempackcompany.com
The Memorabilia Pack Company specialises in the reproduction of memorabilia and ephemera for companies, institutions, museums, football clubs and much much more!
www.newfoxtrotserenaders.co.uk
An 8 piece dance band, located in the South East of England, playing the popular song and dance music of the 1920s/1940s. Available for concerts and functions.
www.dodgy-rodge.com
Dodgy Rodge - Spiv Extraordinaire! Seller of silk stockings, nylons, suspenders and saucy pics of glamour models.
www.whatidlove.co.uk
It's simple. It's convenient. It's time and energy saving ... it's the best present anyone could wish for. Create a fabulous personalised wish list of exactly what you or your family would love this Christmas, or any time.
www.pasttimesproject.co.uk
For finding past friends, for exploring the library of people's preserved lifestories and memories, for finding heritage attractions to visit, for seeking missing genealogical links, for seeking answers to questions about the past, for seeking lost persons, and also for seeking a companion.
www.pianobrothers.com
Wedding music, lullabies, love songs, holiday music and relaxing piano music by The O'Neill Brothers, nationally-known piano artists. Beautiful piano music to soothe and inspire.
www.achome.co.uk
Arts And Crafts Movement furnishings, from William Morris wallpapers to Mackintosh chairs. A great design source for home decoration.
www.artdecoworld.com
Online store specialising in original streamline-moderne decorator items, homewares, collectables and gifts from the 1920's, 30's and 40's.
www.jamesgoffbigband.com
The objective of the Band is to put something back infor society by playing for charity, and to give enjoyment to those not so fortunate.
www.sheryls-artdeco.com
Over 2000 totally original art deco figural items, ceramics, furniture, lighting, all individually priced and displayed.
www.lindyhopping.com
Featuring swing dance related information, places, bands, vintage clothing and other information related to the owners love of Lindy Hop.
www.lordprice.co.uk
A Unique Collection of Pictures Photographs, Posters, Prints, Illustrations, Adverts, Cartoons and More...
www.mabels.org.uk
For the over 50's, providing assisted retirement living, nostalgic goods, retirement gifts & nostalgic memories and much much more.
www.history.uk.com
History.uk.com offers unrivalled free access to more than 28,000 directory listings of British history related venues, organisations and experts in the UK.
www.roullierwhite.com
Simple solutions for stylish living. At Roullier White we believe that elegant living should not have to come at a premium.
www.guide2care.com
A Resource for care providers within care homes, nursing homes and domicilary care.
www.artdecoproductions.co.uk
The Art Deco Murders are a murder mystery company with professionally written, fun events set in the art deco period of the 1920's, aimed at corporate through to private clients.
www.lordisco.com
100 years of jazz on one CD-ROM - all you need to know about virtually any jazz record ever released.
www.freewebs.com/jazzlist/
The ultimate CD buyers guide. This site is dedicated in recommending Classic Jazz Recordings from yesterday and beyond. Jazz Collectors' best buys - over 1,000 listings!
www.blissweddingsmarket.com
Palm-leaf hand fans, personalized stickers and hang tags, mongrammed gifts, unique favor packaging, and supplies.
www.aweddingtoremember.co.uk
Wedding dresses and wedding photographers, gifts and more! The Wedding to Remember directory is a fully searchable directory of quality wedding suppliers covering the whole of the UK and Ireland.
www.quecumbar.co.uk
QueCum Bar and Brasserie - Live Music - Nostalgic Parisian Swing - in South London.
www.justhearit.com
On demand music discovery service - Search for any artist or song and listen for free!
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