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Fashion
Winston Churchill, Parliament Square, London © Sue Lowry & Magellan PR
January 1, 1970
‘Most sensible suit I ever had. Did you know that I designed it myself? You notice I have one extra large breast pocket. That’s to hold my cigars.’ (Churchill, 1940s–1950s, Reynolds)
For thousands of years clothes have been used by individuals, groups and societies to express themselves. The way that fashion changes over time can tell us about the social and cultural changes of the day and gives us a different perspective on history.
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