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Dear
Nostalgic
Have you ever stopped to think what a decade the thirties was for architectural
exits and entrances? A great many "stately homes" (Granges,
Halls, Houses, etc.) disappeared and a whole host of "palaces"
(of the picture variety) made their debut. Despite the depression and,
almost as if in obstinate anticipation of today's informal ways, people
went out of their way to dress up to relax - if you want to see a wonderful
array of collars and ties just look at photographs of men on the beach
and in the park! It may also come as a surprise to see that, as early
as 1936, there were quite extensive preparations for a possible war.
In Birmingham In The Thirties we've tried to create the illusion that
all of thirties life is represented here. For a while lose today and become
a part of the past.
Yours, in friendship
Alton Douglas |
