About this Event
In the aftermath of the Second World War, art, architecture, fashion, film, music and theatre changed radically. Through the Abercrombie plan to remake London and create new towns, architects remade cities in modernist, brutalist ways. Angry young men and new forms of musical theatre emerged. In Soho, rock’n’roll was born and artists flocked to the Colony Rooms. After the gentle Ealing comedies came social realism. The Festival of Britain highlighted the artistic communities and showcased a brighter future for every citizen. In fine art, Hepworth and Heron, Bacon and others were forging bold new directions. From buttoned up deference to ‘Fings ain't wot they used to be’ this talk will take you from the end of the war to the dawn of the Swinging Sixties. Unburdened by the expectations of the past, a new Elizabethan age was one of unlimited possibilities.
Pair the talk with a £25 two course Sunday Roast deal.
Available before the talk from 1pm & after the talk from 4.30pm.
To book please visit or buy your combo ticket at the end.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Wilderness Kitchen, 2 Clerkenwell Rd, London, United Kingdom
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