Big Blitz Jive — 1940s dance night

National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London51.486004 -0.160059
Date:: 22nd September 2012 -- 7.30 PM
Tickets:: £15, from nam.ac.uk
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Swing and jive to the sounds of the big band in an authentic 40s-style dance night at the National Army Museum.

Ladies can get themselves made-up at the 1940s make-up stand, and gents can treat their girl to a sepia-toned souvenir photo. So get your dancing shoes on, defy uncle Adolf and party through the Blitz!

The National Army Museum covers British military history from the mid 15th-century until the present day, with a fine collection of uniforms, weapons, maps and photographs.

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