I am 16, and I live as if it were the 1940s right now.

Inna Kramarchuk
Inna Kramarchuk Journalist
I am 16, and I live as if it were the 1940s right now.
Шістнадцятирічний Лінкольн захоплюється періодом з 1939 по 1941 рік.
While most 16-year-old boys play video games or football, Lincoln from Colchester prefers to immerse himself in everything related to the 1940s.

The boy fell in love with this era as a child, learning about the world wars, writes BBC.

He says that during this period there was a sense of public support, and he liked the "elegance" of how people behaved.

It has been two years since Lincoln has been delighting customers at the antique shop The Shed and the tea room "Nora's 1940s" in Sproughton near Ipswich, and owner Leslie Austin says they adore him there.

"I liked the clothing, how they dressed, their style," – Lincoln explains.

Lincoln decorated his bedroom and filled it with items from that era, including a gramophone.

"Just the elegance of how everyone was and how they behaved... during wartime, everyone had to unite, fight, and survive together.

Most people said it was scary then, but life was also quite fun. People could go outside, help each other, and perhaps today there aren't many things like how it was during the war."

Lincoln said he loved the music of that time, especially Henry Hall, Jack Payne, and Ambrose and his orchestra.

The teenager's wardrobe also consists of clothing from that era. He even rides a bicycle from 1939 when exploring and searching for items for his collection.

Lincoln says that his friends and family love his hobby, and his parents often help him find various relics. Many of them can be seen in his bedroom.

Although the boy has just finished school, he already plans to have his own house and furnish it with items from that period, as well as use only antique appliances.

"I would like to try this and put in maximum effort, although it will be difficult, but I am sure it will also be fun," – he said.

It may seem like just a fun hobby, but there is a more serious side to loving this era.

"I think they did so much for us that we owe them everything," – he explained.

Ms. Austin met Lincoln when he visited the tea room with his mother and brother, and she decided to offer him a job.

"I immediately thought he was a special boy. He is so unusual, passionate about his era, and also pleasant and talkative," – she said.

"His knowledge is unparalleled. Customers adore him; they think he's wonderful. He always looks stunning, we never know what outfit he will come in," - the shop owner recounts.

Lincoln's mother, 47-year-old Nicola, says he "is not afraid to be bold" or "stand out from everyone." "We are proud of him, proud of what he does," – the woman admits.

"This is Lincoln, we accept him as he is... This is his life and his passion. We help him set up his bedroom, take him to antique shops, he wanders through vintage stores, we take him to all sorts of places whenever we can. We will try to support him."

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