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In the United Kingdom, the Edwardian era was a period in the early 20th century that spanned the reign of King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910. It is commonly extended to the start of the First World War in 1914, during the early reign of King George V .
Belfast City Hall, an example of Edwardian Baroque architecture or "Wrenaissance", in Northern Ireland. Edwardian architecture usually refers to a Neo-Baroque architectural style that was popular for public buildings in the British Empire during the Edwardian era (1901–1910). Architecture up to 1914 is commonly included in this style. [1]
Fashion illustration for Summer 1901 shows sloped waistline, "pouter pigeon" front bodices, high necklines and large hats with ribbons. Photograph of three sisters c. 1902 illustrates the "pouter pigeon" blouse or shirtwaist and trumpet-skirt that was a mainstay of middle-class clothing.
Portrait of Wallace Beery shows stiff collared shirt, striped necktie, and two-piece suit popular in mid-decade, c. 1914; Photo from a newspaper titled "sea side fashion for men" – 1915; A man and his dog in the summer of 1916; Men's winter overcoat from 1917; Spring suit fashions in 1918; Members of the Louisiana Five jazz band wear three ...
The Edwardian era (1901 to 1910) — during the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom.; This category is for articles specifically about Edwardian era culture and works, and its more notable people.
Edwardian Britain in Colour is a 2019 historical documentary television series narrated by Sarah Lancashire, that colourises footage from Edwardian era Britain. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It was first broadcast in the UK on Channel 5 .
Florodora is an Edwardian musical comedy.After its long run in London, it became one of the first successful Broadway musicals of the 20th century. The book was written by Jimmy Davis under the pseudonym Owen Hall, the music was by Leslie Stuart with additional songs by Paul Rubens, and the lyrics were by Edward Boyd-Jones, George Arthurs and Rubens.
She then played in Christmas pantomimes, including Dick Whittington (1901), The Forty Thieves (1902), and Blue Beard (1903) and toured in Edwardian musical comedies, including The Silver Slipper by Owen Hall, with music by Leslie Stuart (1901–02), and Three Little Maids (1903). [3] From about 1900, she adopted the stage name Lily Elsie. [4]