When the Beatles left behind their early ‘moptop’ image and began to favour long hair on head and face they led the way for the youth culture of Britain to change entirely. As backpacking gained in popularity and increasing numbers … Continue reading
With the re-emergence of the beard, the old argument about beard bacteria also resurfaced, and in 1961, in a move reminiscent of the 1902 New York dairy ban on beards, the City of London issued new meat regulations: At Smithfield … Continue reading
By the 1960s, memories of the Second World War were finally diminishing. a new generation had been born and grown up with only their parents’ recollections of the conflict. There was an urge to move into a new era, to … Continue reading
The discussion of facial hair and its battle between the generations was parodied by author Reginald Reynolds in his 1950 book, Beards: An Omnium Gatherum. He discussed the history of beards and looked at the constant battle between old and … Continue reading
‘Ivan Ivanovich was a thin, fair-haired man, restless as an eel and with a wicked little beard which made him look like an American of Lincoln’s time; he was always bunching it up in his hand and nibbling the tip.’ … Continue reading
In her 1948 novel, I Capture the Castle, author Dodie Smith posed the pertinent question, ‘How can a young man like to wear a beard?’ Once again beards and sideburns had become the domain of older men, venerable men, ‘dinosaurs’ … Continue reading
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By the turn of the twentieth century, beards were worn mostly by grumpy old men, and in 1904 the writer and humorist Frank Richardson coined the expression ‘face fungus’. Although he is little read today, Richardson was popular in his … Continue reading
The concept of the stylish modern-day man seems to change from day to day. It can be hard to keep up with the times and make sure that your appearance looks good in the modern world. Obviously, you don’t have … Continue reading
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Let’s talk about this Vintage beard plate on Etsy UK Unique 27cm Vintage beard plate on Etsy UK with Victorian Medical illustrations from an extensive collection of obscure bandaging techniques. A unique, one-off, up-cycled vintage plate. Only one available £35. Decorated … Continue reading
In 1904 a London County Council report stated that anyone suffering from ring-worm of the beard (a scourge of the day) must not be served in the barbers, hairdressers’ or haircutting shops’. This clause was seen even more important than … Continue reading
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