The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Monday, March 7, 2016

Party Like It's 1939

She admits that most of the men looking for a woman with her approach to life are likely to be in their 90s or dead. Joanna is seen here in her dated sitting room
This story made the rounds in the UK last week, and you know it had to end up here.  I first saw it on the BBC.  Joanna Francis from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, UK is so into the 1930's that, for the past ten years, she has lived as if it was 1939.  Her entire house was reconverted back to a WWII era dwelling, including removal of modern appliances and plumbing; and installation of an outside toilet and air raid shelter.  She wears period correct clothes, listens to period correct music, rides a bike, and bases her meals off WWII ration allowances.  The one thing missing from her life?  Apparently, a man.  Personally, I think after all this publicity, that problem may resolve in due time.  More photos from the story in The Daily Mail.
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