The 1930s was a time of hunger marches, dinner dances and social divisions, culminating in pitched battles between fascists and anti-fascists on the streets of London.
Using scrapbooks, photographs, press cuttings and pamphlets from the period, this one-off course recreates the day to day experiences of men and women from all types of backgrounds in the years leading up to the Second World War.
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in history.
How will the course be taught?
These exploratory archive courses are taught through the handling, examining and reading of curated sets of original historical materials from our library and special collections. There will be opportunities to share findings through informal, facilitated discussions. A short tutor presentation provides background and context.
Meet the Tutor
Dr Michelle Johansen
Dr Michelle Johansen is a social historian of nineteenth and twentieth-century London based at Bishopsgate Institute. Michelle has extensive experience of delivering engaging archive learning sessions for a range of audiences, from primary school pupils to university students to adult learners. She has a particular interest in ‘hidden histories’ and enjoys bringing forgotten or neglected metropolitan individuals and incidents back to life. Michelle’s publications include articles in Teaching History and the London Journal.
Established in 1983, Format Photographers Agency was a women’s only photographic agency which offered a platform for female photographers to develop their creativity and enhance their careers.
