The second part of our history of British fashion.  Find out how you could get sent to prison for wearing the wrong trousers,   why Piccadilly was known for ruff trade,  how the bowler got its name,  and who were the original mad hatters.     We uncover the secrets of the oldest shoe in Britain, hear about the top hat riots of 1797 and reveal how a famous prime minister invented the onesie.   Hear how The Mods and hippies of swinging 1960s London and Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood's 1970's punk stylings changed fashion for ever.

The second part of our history of British fashion. Find out how you could get sent to prison for wearing the wrong trousers, why Piccadilly was known for ruff trade, how the bowler got its name, and who were the original mad hatters. We uncover the secrets of the oldest shoe in Britain, hear about the top hat riots of 1797 and reveal how a famous prime minister invented the onesie. Hear how The Mods and hippies of swinging 1960s London and Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood's 1970's punk stylings changed fashion for ever.

The second part of our history of British fashion.&nbsp; Find out how you could get sent to prison for wearing the wrong trousers,&nbsp;&nbsp; why Piccadilly was known for ruff trade,&nbsp; how the bowler got its name,&nbsp; and who were the original mad hatters. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We uncover the secrets of the oldest shoe in Britain, hear about the top hat riots of 1797 and reveal how a famous prime minister invented the onesie.&nbsp; &nbsp;Hear how The Mods and hippies of swinging 1960s London and Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood's 1970's punk stylings changed fashion for ever.
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History of Men‘s Fashion - Part 2.  From Tudors to Teddy Boys

Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island’s long and storied past. 

Visiting little-known corners of British history,   shedding new light on familiar faces,  uncovering unusual  - and sometimes bizarre  - facts along the way,  this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK.

From killer queens to grime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sewers to pickled philosophers,    we leave no historic stone unturned.

Follow our blog at:  www.storiesofbritain.com

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Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island’s long and storied past. Visiting little-known corners of British history, shedding new light on familiar faces, uncovering unusual - and sometimes bizarre - facts along the way, this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK. From killer queens to grime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sewers to pickled philosophers, we leave no historic stone unturned. Follow our blog at: www.storiesofbritain.com

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