Continuing to channel "the Spirit of Summer", here are some more seasonal covers from "The Passing Show" magazine, illustrating the 1930s Very British at play:
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| Summer means a Very British beach... (July 1932) |
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| Bat, ball and beach cricket.... (July 1934) |
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| Cricket, sand...and heels? (August 1932) |
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| ..although there may be other distractions....(August 1937) |
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| .....as we said....(August 1937) |
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| Grandad at work (1932). A three piece suit and tie - the only proper clothing for a beach.. |
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| Avast there! The grandkids take on the Royal Navy (1933)... (Comparisons with the Wye Riverine Flotilla are unwelcome) |
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| All the family taking advantage of the fine weather, knowing only too well.... (1935) |
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| ...that Summer will be over all too soon....covering the advertising hoardings in preparation for the Autumn's posters (1937). |
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