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1 month ago

Ethel Caterham, world's oldest person, marks 116th birthday

Ethel Caterham, the last surviving Edwardian and the world's oldest living person, celebrated her 116th birthday on Thursday. She was born on 21 August 1909 in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, when Herbert Asquith was prime minister, Beatrix Potter had just published The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and one of the bestselling songs was Shine on Harvest Moon. Caterham is the last surviving subject of Edward VII, who died on 6 May 1910.
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4 months ago

The dangerous' Australian women whose art was dismissed, forgotten and even set on fire

Justine Kong Sing's artistic journey mirrors the struggles of women artists of her time, highlighting their contributions despite historical obscurity.
London
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5 months ago

The Edwardians: Age of Elegance; Cartier review excess all areas

The Edwardians era celebrated elegance through art, fashion, and royal culture, reflecting both personal dynamics and broader historical contexts.
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5 months ago

From gilded glamour to grim war: The King's Gallery explores the long Edwardian era

The exhibition illustrates the elegant yet stratified Edwardian era, showcasing societal transitions and royal opulence.
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