EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 15 MIN

How Swinging London Became a New Britain: Fashion, Music & Social Change

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

After World War II austerity, London's streets were reinvented as a stage for fashion, music and sexual liberation. This episode unpacks how consumerism, pirate radio, and immigrant contributions reshaped the city—distinguishing popular myth from what surviving evidence actually shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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