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9780747807926

1920s Britain

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  • ISBN13:

    9780747807926

  • ISBN10:

    0747807922

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2010-08-24
  • Publisher: Shire Publications

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Summary

How does a society recover from a devastating war? This was the question posed in the 1920s as people searched for normality in the aftermath of terrible trauma. Written from the perspective of those who lived, worked and played in the metropolis of greater London,1920s Britainuncovers the hardships and stresses of the age, strains which manifested in the general strike of 1926. However, the 1920s was also a time of recovery and hope for the future; London itself was a place of international significance and hope. Delve into the past in this intriguing insight into a difficult time for Britain and the people tasked with its recovery.

Author Biography

Dr Janet Shepherd is a specialist in children's literature and gained her doctorate on poor law education. She has taught in primary schools and higher education.

Table of Contents

Prefacep. 4
Introduction: Total war to wall Street Crashp. 6
Workp. 12
Travel and Transportp. 20
Family Lifep. 28
Home and Neighbourhoodp. 36
Shopping and Fashionp. 44
Food and Drinkp. 52
Healthp. 62
Schools and Pensionsp. 70
Relaxation and Entertainmentp. 78
Places to Visitp. 86
Indexp. 88
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