What Katie Did AW12 Launch and SS13 Preview TheVintageNews 2026-09-21 | What Katie Did AW12 Launch and SS13 Preview
Patcham Swing Dance TheVintageNews 2021-10-15 | Time to get out there again, and encourage you to join us.
2017 brooklands 1940s relived TheVintageNews 2018-05-06 | This is what we filmed at brookands, weybridge
The Chap Olympiad 2016 TheVintageNews 2017-07-14 | Sorry for the late edit, Here it is, last years olympiad
Festival of Vintage - York 2017 TheVintageNews 2017-05-13 | A Look at Reproduction clothes at Festival of Vintage York.
Brighton Lindy-hop Festival TheVintageNews 2017-02-21 | A Little look at the Brighton Lindy-Hop festival run by Sussex Swing
The 2015 Chap Olympiad TheVintageNews 2015-08-06 | Another British summer, another Chap Olympiad. This year we interview a few of the immaculately attired guests, have a delightful conversation with Mr Edward Marlowe - who scooped the coveted 'Golden Cravat', and get the latest on The Chap's collaboration with gentlemen's outfitters; Walker Slater. We also interview Mr Ian Crichton, whose homage to the late great Patrick Macnee deservedly won him the 'Best Dressed Cravat'.Tom Carradine and Champagne Charlie provided musical entertainment throughout the day, and indeed to our newsreel.
The 1940s Relived at Brooklands, 2015 TheVintageNews 2015-07-01 | We took our annual jaunt up to Weybridge for the 1940s Relived at Brooklands. This year the focus was on the late 1940s, in particular 1948 with the recreation of the Earls Court Car Show.
Atomic Festival 2015 TheVintageNews 2015-06-11 | We took a trip up to Sywell for this years Atomic Festival. Footage from Saturday only.Backing music by Bad Bad Whiskey
Vintage on two wheels TheVintageNews 2015-05-17 | Footage From Twinwood, The distinguished gentleman's ride, and the Pioneer run. Looking at a few options for vintage life on two wheels
Tom Caradines Cockney sing a long TheVintageNews 2014-11-19 | Our visit to The oldest Music Hall in London, Wiltons, to see and join in with Tom Carradines Cockney Sing a Long
World War 1 Centenary Parade TheVintageNews 2014-11-09 | Footage from our visit to Brooklands, and London Imperial War Museum for the World War 1 Centenary Parade
High Rockabilly 2014 TheVintageNews 2014-09-19 | For our very first international feature, Sadie packed her bags and headed on over to Calafell, Spain for the 15th High Rockabilly Festival. Featuring a few of the bands that played over the weekend, the pool parties, stalls and lots of dancing! be sure to check out our photographs from High over on our website www.vintagenews.tv
Our fourth visit to Twinwood Festival, 2014 TheVintageNews 2014-09-05 | As has become quite a tradition for The Vintage News, over the August bank holiday we set off for Twinwood Airfield near Bedford to enjoy the 14th Twinwood Festival, celebrating music, dance and culture from the 1940s. With over 60 bands performing across the weekend as well as aerial displays and traders selling the best vintage and repro, there was simply too much going on to capture it all!
1940s Relived at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, 2014 TheVintageNews 2014-08-22 | Kieren and Jenny went along to the third annual 1940s Relived day at Brooklands Museum in Weybridge. Check out our full report and gallery at http://www.vintagenews.tv/default.asp?page=111
The Chap Olympiad 2014 TheVintageNews 2014-08-01 | Our coverage of this wonderful events 10th year. From Bedford Square London, The Chap Olympiad 2014.
National Vintage Awards 2014 TheVintageNews 2014-07-19 | The second year for these awards, We enjoyed meeting everyone.Best Online Shop -- Fashion & Accessories-Alexandra VintageBest Online Shop -- Homeware-Vintage ActuallyBest Regional Shop - Region 1 The North & Scotland-Miss Katie Cupcake (Edinburgh) Best Regional Shop - Region 2 The Midlands and the South-Blighty Bazaar (Leamington Spa) Best Vintage Reproduction-Heyday!Best Vintage Fair-Lou Lou's Vintage FairBest Vintage Event Service or Supplier-Vintage Afternoon Teas (Event Planning) Best Vintage Photographer-Doll House PhotographyBest Vintage Artist-Curious Pip Best Vintage Blog-Norton of MortonVintage Beauty & Grooming Award-Ariana MarcantonioBest Pin Up 2014-Coco LopesBreakthrough Business Award-The Vintage SuitcaseVintage Personality 2014-Kiki DevilleBest Musical Performer-Puttin' on the Blitz!
The Real Flying Company - Shoreham TheVintageNews 2014-07-10 | Interview with Pilot/Instructor from Flying school about their old plane collection and how they get used.
Winstan Churchill Interview TheVintageNews 2014-06-11 | Stan Streather,Talking about his involvement with Re-enactment and Vintage events
The Tweed Run 2014 TheVintageNews 2014-06-06 | Sadie took to her trusty steed (a Boris bike!) to bring you coverage of the 6th Tweed Run to take place in London. The route this year took us from Somerset House, to the Guildhall for a spot of tea from Good & Proper Tea, a picnic at Russell Square and some champagne from Paul Roget at St James' Church in Clerkenwell.
Festival of Vintage at York Racecourse, 2014 TheVintageNews 2014-05-29 | We took the five hour drive to the 4th annual Festival of Vintage to be held at York Racecourse. It was spread-out across 2 buildings with 3 floors of the finest vintage and reproduction items.There were fashion parades, dance lessons, hair & make-up by Bethany Jane Davies, sewing sessions in a 'Make-do and Mend' corner and much more!We caught-up with organiser Keeley Harris of Discover Vintage as well as Ana, Editor-in-Chief of V&OAK magazine for a chat, and got the chance to do a spot of vintage shopping (managing to bag some wonderful items!)
British Library Puttin on the Glitz TheVintageNews 2014-04-10 | Our Newsreel about a fashon history talk by Amber Butchart and Christopher Laverty, Followed by an after party hosted by The Vintage Mafia, Entertainments by and his Orchestra
The Big Jive All-Dayer hosted by The Jive Aces TheVintageNews 2014-03-13 | Hosted by the Jive Aces, the Big Jive All-Dayer was 12 hours of music and dancing in the Art Deco Assembly Hall in Worthing. Featuring performances from The Jive Aces, Laurie London, the Swing Commanders, Detroit Gary Wiggins & the Paris Allstars, Jackson Sloan & the Rhythmtones and Cody 'Boogie Boy' Lee
How to get your very own Beehive - 60s hair tutorial TheVintageNews 2014-02-05 | It's been 16 months since our last hair tutorial, so we thought it was about time we made another one! In this feature, Sadie talks you through how to backcomb your hair to create a staple of the '60s scene - the classic beehive as well as those finishing touches that really set the look off.To complete this 'do, you'll need hairspray, a tail comb, bobby pins/kirby grips, a teasing brush (optional) and a headscarf or hairband.If you give this look a go, make sure you send your pictures to newsdesk@vintagenews.tv, tag us on twitter/instagram @TheVintageNews or post to our facebook pageHuge thanks to Bad Bad Whiskey for the use of a few songs from their 2013 album 'Albuquerque Turkey' to accompany the tutorial, you can find out more here en-gb.facebook.com/BadBadWhiskeyBand
Lola & the Lamours - Love Potion No 9, live at Twinwood TheVintageNews 2014-01-16 | The second installment of The Vintage News' Rhythm Section is a music video for Lola & the Lamours with their rendition of the Leiber & Stoller classic, Love Potion No. 9. Mostly filmed at Twinwood 2013, the music is all live and really whipped up the crowd who gathered at the main stage to see the 13-piece Lamours in action.
Christmas Interview with The Puppini Sisters in Brighton TheVintageNews 2013-12-19 | We had a chat with The Puppini Sisters after their concert at St George's Church in Brighton. We spoke to Marcella, Kate and Emma about working with Michael Bublé, their up-coming plans and whether they are a turkey or goose band!
The 5th Annual Grand Anarcho-Dandyist Ball... or The Chap Ball to me and you! TheVintageNews 2013-12-13 | Once again, we were invited to film at the Chap magazine's Grand Anarcho-Dandyist Ball. Held again at the Bloomsbury Ballroom, entertainment was provided by chap regular, Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer as well as a production of Vivian Stanshall's Sir Henry at Rawlinson's End. The whole evening was compered by the incomparable Auntie Maureen, who also ran the knobbly knees contest, of course (ably assisted by here crustacean Lolita).Music-'Pound Cake' by Count Basie (1939)
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2013 TheVintageNews 2013-11-07 | On a very chilly Sunday morning, we went up to Crawley for the half-way tea break of the 117th anniversary of the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, the world's longest running motoring event. The run featured around 500 pre-1905 vehicles and we joined them in our (incredibly modern) 1934 Morris 10 for the rest of the 60-mile journey down to the Brighton seafront.
An introduction to The Vintage News TheVintageNews 2013-10-30 | Youtube thought that we should have an introduction video (as if we need any introduction!) so here it is - letting you know what we're all about.
Bootlegger launch at Blue Tit salon TheVintageNews 2013-10-09 | An autumnal Wednesday night saw The Vintage News team in a trendy salon in the heart of Clapton in East London. The reason? The official launch of Bootlegger White Grain Spirit at the consciously stylish Blue Tit salon. The evening was a heady mix of delectable cocktails (all with at least a dash of Bootlegger of course) fabulous gramophone music provided by the Vintage 78 DJs and moustache trimming from the salon's own stylists.
Brighton Camera Fair TheVintageNews 2013-10-06 | A couple of times a year the Wolverhampton Camera Fair visits Brighton. We went along to see what was on offer and have a chat with the organiser.
Auto Historica in Burpham TheVintageNews 2013-09-27 | We spent a lovely Sunday afternoon at the Auto Historica show in Burpham, West Sussex. There he saw plenty of fantastic cars, dancing from JiveSwing.com and a fly past by a Spitfire and the last airworthy Lancaster bomber in the UK (and one of only two in the world).Musical entertainment was provided by The Three Belles (and their version on 'Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree accompanies the footage).You can see photos from the event here: http://www.vintagenews.tv/default.asp?page=13&gpfocus=4701
Future Cinema presents Dirty Dancing TheVintageNews 2013-09-13 | We carried a watermelon to Hackney Downs (which was masquerading as Kellerman's family holiday camp) to take part in Future Cinema's latest offering - Dirty Dancing. There was salsa classes, archery, life drawing - and anything else you could possibly want from a 1960s holiday camp.More photos at http://www.vintagenews.tv/default.asp?page=13&gpfocus=4597We do not own any of the music used in this video (Love Man - Otis Redding and Do You Love Me - The Contours)
Twinwood 2013 TheVintageNews 2013-09-05 | Once again, we set up camp just outside Bedford for Twinwood Festival, now in its 12th year. the August Bank Holiday was a mix of blazing sunshine and pouring rain, but everyone had a brilliant time. Featuring music from Lola and the Lamours. You can view our photos from Twinwood here: http://www.vintagenews.tv/default.asp?page=13&gpfocus=4496
Harry and Edna on the Wireless TheVintageNews 2013-08-16 | We were lucky enough to be invited on to Harry and Edna on the Wireless to chat about all things vintage. After the live radio show, it was our turn to ask the questions! To read more (and with a link to listen again to the radio show) have a look here; http://www.thevintagevanitycase.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/harry-and-edna-and-me-on-wireless.html
The Chap Olympiad 2013 TheVintageNews 2013-08-02 | We took our third trip up to Bedford Square Gardens in London for one of our favourite events, the Chap Olympiad.We chatted to a few attendees, both new and old and had a look what was going on. Featured are a few new events such as the Beach Volley-bowler and the Well-Dressage and old favourites such as the (increasingly dangerous) Umbrella Jousting and Briefcase Phalanax.We also managed a quick interview with Jeni Siggs and Fleur DeGuerre, two thirds of the Vintage Mafia. Oh, and if you're wondering why Jeni, Fleur and myself find the thought of trinkets and wonderful spreads so funny, make sure you watch our video from Brooklands filmed earlier this year.Congratulations to Russell Nash (who you may have seen in our Chap Ball 2012 video and from when we reported on one of his walking tours) who won the Golden Cravat.Performing on the day were Brighton's very own Speakeasy Three, who kindly provided a couple of their songs for our film.Read more about it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sb8ZJS0mGE&feature=c4-overview&list=UUk62f_ZaVYhZiu3QeAFiC_g
The inaugural National Vintage Awards TheVintageNews 2013-07-15 | We headed up to Birmingham for the first National Vintage Awards. The awards were organised by Kate Molloy of The Vintage Directory and sponsored by The Vintage Salon and Vintage Life Magazine. Lola Lamour was an absolutely wonderful host and even did the odd song to keep the audience entertained.If you weren't able to make the ceremony, take a look and see who won in categories such as Best Repro Brand and Best Vintage Wedding Fair. A full list of winners and nominees is available on our website.
The Vintage Fashion Revue at The Rockabilly Rave TheVintageNews 2013-07-07 | We managed to sneak into Rockabilly Rave and film The Vintage Fashion Revue.Featuring interviews with world famous pin-up queen - Bernie Dexter and the lady behind the Revue - Bettina Scarlett, we got the inside scoop on the show.Featuring clothes and accessories from:Booboo Kitty CoutureDig This ClothingMiss FortuneLa RiveriaMiss BambooFreddies of PinewoodRecoco RockMiss Minniver's BoutiqueLady K LovesOuterlimitzTara StarletBernie DexterPunk Up BettieBow & CrossbonesRosie Alia hair accessories
Training for the 2013 Chap Olympiad TheVintageNews 2013-06-22 | We thought it would be fun to film people training for the Chap Olympiad and along the way got roped in to doing a shoot for Time Out and eating an the entire contents of a Fortnum and Mason hamper - champagne and all!Read all about it here http://www.thevintagevanitycase.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/row-row-row-your-boat.html
Jumpin at the Woodside 2013 TheVintageNews 2013-06-21 | We dropped in for a day at this 3 day event near Gloucester organised by JazzJiveSwingFeaturing interviews with: Organisers Bridget and James Hamilton from JazzJiveSwingTom Dunnett from the Tom Dunnett-Baxter Big BandLucy Moon and Matt Downer from the Paper Moon BandFrankie and Martyn from JazzJiveSwingJohnny Rocks
Retro Daisy Shop Opening TheVintageNews 2013-06-13 | We were invited to the opening of a new vintage and repro shop in Worthing called Retro Daisy.
Tea Vintage at Byfleet Manor TheVintageNews 2013-06-03 | Byfleet Manor has been used in Poirot and Dowton Abbey, now is opening up as a tea, party and wedding venue.
1940s Relived at Brooklands Museum 2013 TheVintageNews 2013-05-24 | We went along to the second 1940s Relived event at Brooklands Museum in Weybridge, Surrey. There we caught up with Law at War, Jeni of Yesterday Girl, Hanson Leatherby, Paul Stewart who organised the event and many more.Read more about it here http://www.thevintagevanitycase.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/fast-cars-and-barbara-cartland.htmlMany thanks to Hayley for helping us on the day. You can see more of what she's up to at http://vintagevessel.wordpress.com Music by Tommy Dorsey
The Speakeasies Swing Band : Theme from The Godfather TheVintageNews 2013-05-16 | The Vintage News Rythm Section presents its first 1 take music showreel. With 5 cameras rolling The Speakeasies Swing Band (From Greece) performed as part of Hep Cats Holiday.Read more about the Hep Cats' Holiday here http://thevintagevanitycase.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/hep-cats-holiday-weekend-of-dancing.html
Vintage Parade at the Winchester Guildhall TheVintageNews 2013-05-02 | We popped along to Winchester to attend the very first Vintage Parade in the historic city. Attendees were treated to music from The FB Pocket Orchestra (who kindly provided 'Yes Sir, That's My Baby' for us to use in the film) and some were lucky enough to be chosen for the best dressed competition. If you were one of those lucky few, let us know in the comments.
2013 Tweed Run London TheVintageNews 2013-04-19 | Our coverage of this charity cycle ride. This year with handlebar footage.Read more about it here http://www.thevintagevanitycase.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/the-day-i-got-my-cape-on-well-capes.html
Interview with The 39 Steps cast on tour in Brighton TheVintageNews 2013-04-12 | We had the pleasure of interviewing some of the cast and crew of the touring company of The 39 Steps. We caught up with Richard Ede (Richard Hannay) and Charlotte Peters (Pamela, Annabella Schmidt and Margaret) as well as Abi Morris, the wig and wardrobe mistress, at the Theatre Royal Brighton.WARNING - there is some talk of sweaty sock suspenders!
Bluebell Railway opens new station at East Grinstead TheVintageNews 2013-04-10 | We visited Sheffiled Park station to see the first train to leave for East Grinstead on the Bluebell Railway since 1967. The opening of this particular line some about after around 40 years of campaigning by the Preservation Society.
