The Monday Night Music History Club No.17: Hits of the Blitz

Music, theatre and how we kept smiling through September 1939 to May 1945.

Music and comedy with The Crazy Gang at the Victoria Palace… Jazz with the arrival of the Americans in 1943… Big band sounds with Major Glenn Miller… Classical recitals at the National Gallery… censorship at the BBC. How did Londoners entertain themselves during their darkest, yet finest hour?

Adam writes… This episode was inspired by a book, London’s War by Sayre Van Young, gifted to me by club members & London Walkers John & Darby from Portland, Oregon – and will form the basis for a new walking tour in 2027. Keep an eye on the London Walks newsletter for all info. 

What is the Monday Night Music History Club?

The Monday Night Music History Club’s mission: to explore music history and music locations in the company of like-minded people. The events are curated and led by an award-winning, experienced, qualified, expert tour guide.

From September to April we’ll meet online via Zoom for a virtual tour and a bit of a chat about music history and places.

You can join in via Zoom for individual episodes OR you can subscribe for the year. Subscribers get discounts on selected walking tours throughout the year. Scroll down for all the info on membership.

A few reviews for Adam’s online music sessions…

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“Better than BBC4!!!” – Ianopod via Instagram

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“Dramatic & delivered in style!” – Kate G, Tripadvisor

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“Warm, witty and welcoming” – Steven W, Google Reviews (Judy Garland in London)

If you like the look of Adam’s Monday Night Music History Club, you can become a member for £24 a year (or £36 for two years). Members get all 7 Zoom virtual tours included their package, as well as discounts and selected free walking tours throughout the year. You also get to watch the virtual events on demand – with additional access to an archive that now amounts to 12 episodes. That’s 18+ hours of music history content.For full membership, click HERE.