By the late 1990s, the ear of Thatcherism was well and truly on the wane and, for the first time in years, it seemed like Labour might get a look in on the political stage. Up-and-coming Labour Party leader Tony … Continue reading
Although it would have been unthinkable for a British politician in the nineteenth century to be seen without facial hair, in twentieth -century Britain it was an entirely different story. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher showed her ‘iron lady’ side by … Continue reading
By the late 1970s the beard was on its way out. The generation who had fought against their non-bearded fathers was no longer young; it had been replaced by another generation who in turn had fought against their own parents’ … Continue reading
In 1973 the Journal of Psychology published the results of a small study on the desirability of beards. Photographs of eight young men in various stages of facial-hair growth were shown to a panel whose comments were recorded. The conclusion … Continue reading
Just as had happened in the first decades of the twentieth century, employers started to query whether their staff should be allowed to grow their hair and facial hair. A memo survives in the archives of the Bank of England … Continue reading
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
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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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