Albert Hall
Albert Hall

Author: Lenore Coltheart

Publisher: UNSW Press

Published: 2014-12-01

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 1742247148

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Joan Sutherland’s debut, the notorious Petrov Commission, a rumoured ghost and rowdy public meetings give Canberra’s Albert Hall a history like no other. Albert Hall – the simple, elegant building at the heart of our national capital – was Canberra’s only performing arts centre for its first 40 years. The venue for weekly dances, art exhibitions, and tours by the Royal Ballet and the Australian Ballet, Albert Hall has also hosted citizenship ceremonies and important national occasions. This beautifully illustrated book shares the history of this Canberra landmark for the first time.

The Nightmare Years, 1930–1940
The Nightmare Years, 1930–1940

Author: William L. Shirer

Publisher: Rosetta Books

Published: 2014-01-30

Total Pages: 963

ISBN-13: 0795334265

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The famous journalist and author of The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich documents his front row seat at the pivotal events leading up to World War II. In the second of a three-volume series, William L. Shirer tells the story of his own eventful life, detailing the most notable moments of his career as a journalist stationed in Germany during the rise of the Third Reich. Shirer was there while Hitler celebrated his new domination of Germany, unleashed the Blitzkrieg on Poland, and began the conflict that would come to be known as World War II. This remarkable account tells the story of an American reporter caught in a maelstrom of war and politics, desperately trying to warn Europe and the United States about the dangers to come. This memoir gives readers a chance to relive one of the most turbulent periods in twentieth century history—painting a stunningly intimate portrait of a dangerous decade. “Mr. Shirer stirs the ashes of memory in a personal way that results in both a strong view of world events and of the need for outspoken journalism. Had Mr. Shirer been merely a bland ‘objective’ reporter without passion while covering Hitler’s Third Reich, this book and his other histories could never have been written.” —The New York Times

Dressing Up
Dressing Up

Author: Verity Wilson

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Published: 2022-08-04

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1789145309

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Featuring many exquisite historical photographs, a celebration of the sometimes extravagant, sometimes bizarre pastime: playing dress-up. Pierrot, Little Bo Peep, cowboy: these characters and many more form part of this colorful story of dressing up, from the accession of Queen Victoria to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. During this time, fancy dress became a regular part of people’s social lives, and the craze for it spread across Britain and the Empire, reaching every level of society. Spectacular and witty costumes appeared at suburban street carnivals, victory celebrations, fire festivals, missionary bazaars, and the extravagant balls of the wealthy. From the Victorian middle classes performing “living statues” to squads of Shetland men donning traditional fancy dress and setting fire to a Viking ship at the annual Up Helly Aa celebration, this lavishly illustrated book provides a unique view into the quirky, wonderful world of fancy dress.

Queer London
Queer London

Author: Matt Houlbrook

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2006-10-15

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 0226354628

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'Queer London' explores the underground gay culture of London during four decades when homosexual acts between consenting adults remained illegal. The author discovers how queer men made sense of their sexuality and how their lifestyles were affected by and in turn influenced the life of the metropolis.

Diaries and Letters: 1930-1939
Diaries and Letters: 1930-1939

Author: Harold Nicolson

Publisher:

Published: 1966

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13:

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Harold Nicolson kept a diary from the moment he resigned from the Foreign Office at the end of 1929 until Oct. 1964. This volume covers the period from the beginning of the diary until the outbreak of war. It is an imcomparable record of those years, composed by a man who new almost every major figure of his times and was endowed with the ability to describe what he heard, saw and did and to communicate what he felt. But it is also a portrait of his marriage to the poet and novelist Vita Sackville-West.

Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall

Author: Royal Albert Hall

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2020-10-08

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1473566150

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The most iconic concert hall in the world celebrates 150 years with a stunning review of history's finest performances and performers. Opening with a personal letter from Queen Elizabeth II, this beautiful book celebrates 150 moments that have shaped The Royal Albert Hall over the last century and a half. From The Beatles to the Suffragettes, Albert Einstein to Winston Churchill, Mohammed Ali to B.B. King, few other buildings have housed such a stunning variety of era-defining people and events. This gorgeous, illustrated guide takes you behind the scenes of one of the most well-loved concert halls in the world, offering insights into the building’s iconic architecture, as well as its lesser-known quirks such as the reinforced toilets designed for Sumo wrestlers. This book features events ranging from the world's first sci-fi convention in 1891 to the annual Cirque du Soleil, which requires the auditorium to be transformed into a gymnasium. Autographs and candid comments from incredible performers who have appeared on its stage, like Russell Howard, Eric Clapton and Katie Derham, give a unique insider’s perspective on an esteemed and beloved British institution. With never-before-seen images, insights and more, this is the ultimate celebration of a British architectural icon which continues to inspire artists and audiences from around the world.

The Astaires
The Astaires

Author: Kathleen Riley

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2012-03-01

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 0199921016

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This is the first book about the theatre career of Fred and Adele Astaire, detailing their years in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in London, their impact culturally, and the essence of their partnership on and off the stage.