The 1920s: Beyond the Roar

<p>In this first episode, historian Kate Williams looks at the era's tensions and shifting values, revealing social progress and a spirit of innovation coexisting with immense poverty and unrest; then we look at the political landscape of the 1920s and meet the first women in government. </p> <p>To tie in with the release of the 1921 Census of England and Wales in January 2022, our <a href= "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20s-people/">20sPeople</a> programme explores and shares stories connecting the people of the 1920s with us in the 2020s. This exciting programme includes our new 1920s-themed exhibition in Kew.  </p> <p>For a transcript and information about the documents used in this episode visit our show notes: <a href= "https://bit.ly/1920sep1">https://bit.ly/1920sep1</a></p> <p>Listeners, we need your help to make this podcast better! We need to know a bit more about you and what themes you’re interested in. Visit: <a href= "https://smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ontherecord/">smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ontherecord/</a></p>