Diana Cooper, was a glamorous socialite, born on 29th August 1892 into an aristocratic family, who enjoyed the privileged upbringing of the British upper classes.  During the...

Santa depicted in 1920 by Norman RockwellThe familiar image of Santa Claus wearing his red suit first emerged in the mid 1800s, but was forged in our hearts...

Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit in Weybridge, Surrey was constructed by wealthy landowner Hugh Locke King in 1907.Brooklands became known as the ‘Ascot of Motorsport’ and was the place to be seen during the heyday...

The 1920s was an era of immense social change.  For many women, WWI had provided them with a job in the factories and some families directly...

From Henry VIII to Art Deco party house, Eltham Palace in Greenwich has a colourful history. After falling into decline after 1505, its fortunes were revived in 1933 when...

Much like today, the cult and celebrity of the Bright Young People of 1920s London was a creation of the media, who encouraged this predominantly upper-class...

Beverley Nichols by Cecil Beaton By 1928, the Bright Young Thing's were a social phenomenon, making headline news in the tabloid newspapers.  Beverley Nichols, a Bright Young Thing...

Mrs Kate Meyrick was a Dublin-born mother of eight children who became the most successful and notorious night club owner in London during the 1920s. The '43 Club' at 43 Gerrard Street,...

Edward Duke of Windsor's unique style made him an icon of men's fashion during the 1920s and 1930s. He dared to be different; choosing casual sportswear over formal attire, wearing bold prints and...