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Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:14 pm
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CastlesInTheSky says...



I've recently started a novel set in 1920's England, as those of you who've been browsing Other Fiction lately will know. I've done my own research on Google and whatnot, but I'm not very good at finding the right sites.

If any of you have info/websites/snippets of that time period in Britain - the society, the fashions, the different classes - then I would be very grateful to have them. The story is mainly about a working-class girl. If you're looking for specifics, ask away.

Thank you so much!

-Sarah
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Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:45 pm
cassie17 says...



Try this website:

http://www.fashion-era.com/1920s_life_b ... e_wars.htm

Is there anything in particular you are looking for?

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Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:34 am
Twit says...



Try "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and some of PG Wodehouse's books for the fiction side.
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Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:17 pm
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Emerson says...



My novel is set in England 1930, but they're not too far off. I may, however, be covering a completely different social structure than you. Perhaps if you have some more specific questions, if you PMed them to me I may/may not be able to answer them? I have to do some research as well. :) If I find any books that I think might help you, I'll be sure to send the titles along the way!

A few good movies I know of:

Gosford Park - More of a show of the social classes. It's real interesting.
The Bright Young Things - This is a personal favorite. Probably won't help you, but still a lovely film.
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