London Emerges Swinging
Episode 33 of the Yesterday's London Times podcast, hosted by Jen & Mares, titled "London Emerges Swinging" was published on January 7, 2023 and runs 71 minutes.
January 7, 2023 ·71m · Yesterday's London Times
Summary
London. The 1960s. The “Capital of Cool”. London was indeed swinging. But how? Why? Join us, as we inquire and explore: - how London emerged from war torn chaos, soot, deadly fog, and rations into a vibrant and vivacious style epicenter by the mid 1960s - the trends that dominated the era - how the baby boom and subsequent youth culture movement rocked British life at its core 1940s London w...
Episode Description
London. The 1960s. The “Capital of Cool”.
London was indeed swinging. But how? Why?
Join us, as we inquire and explore:
- how London emerged from war torn chaos, soot, deadly fog, and rations into a vibrant and vivacious style epicenter by the mid 1960s
- the trends that dominated the era
- how the baby boom and subsequent youth culture movement rocked British life at its core
1940s London was battered and bruised, but the city came back swinging in just under two decades. Come along with us as we look at the path that paved the way for such astonishing change.
Photos, sources, and recipes can be found in our show notes HERE.
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