Straw Hats and Serge Bloomers
Straw Hats and Serge Bloomers by Eileen Elias, published by W.H. Allen in 1979, is a 250-page exploration of adolescence during a transformative decade. The narrative captures Elias’s experiences as she navigates her teenage years in the 1920s, a time marked by significant social and political changes, including the death of Lenin and the decline of the British Empire.
Readers will find a personal account that intertwines cultural and social themes, reflecting on the contrasts between traditional school attire and the emerging fashion trends of the era. The book delves into the complexities of growing up amidst a backdrop of historical events, including a General Strike that brought Britain to the brink of revolution. Through this lens, Elias presents a unique perspective on the intersection of personal and societal evolution during a pivotal time in history.
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As the world was entering the 1920’s, with the promise of peace on earth and a world fit for heroes, Eileen Elias was entering her teens, her loyalties divided between the serge bloomers of school and the brave new world of short skirts, silk stockings and the Charleston. We follow the uncertain progress of her growing-up in a decade which saw the death of Lenin, the last days of the British Empire and a General Strike which brought Britain close to revolution.
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