Trends in Leisure, 1919-1939
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- Author(s) Howkins, A, & J Lowerson
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1979
- Pages 79pp
- Publisher Sports Council & Social Science Research Council
- Place Published London
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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A 'work of synthesis' and 'state of the art review' of the patterns of leisure in Britain, 1919-39, and of research into them. It is 'quite heavily dependent on the balance of existing work and this is quite sparse in our area'. Its sections include: Victorian heritage; between the wars; working hours and holidays with pay; 'At home'; socialising; performing arts; 'rational recreations'; spectator sports; 'wealthy and mobile'; cycling; open air and fitness; interwar legacy; priorities for research; bibliography