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Country House Society Horn Pamela The First World War particularly affected the landed classes with their long military tradition; country houses were turned into military hospitals and convalescent…
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Country House Society Horn Pamela
The First World War particularly affected the landed classes with their long military tradition; country houses were turned into military hospitals and convalescent homes, while many of the menfolk were killed or badly injured in the hostilities.When the war ended efforts were made to return to the pre-war world. Many of the former rituals, such as presentation at Court for debutantes, were revived.Yet, overshadowing all were the economic pressures of the decade as increased taxation, death duties and declining farm rentals reduced landed incomes. Pleasure-seeking in night-clubs, sporting events and country-house weekends became the order of the day.
Others turned to city directorships to make ends meet or, in the case of the women, ran dress shops and other small businesses.The 1920s proved a decade of flux for High Some owners sold their mansions or land to newly enriched businessmen.
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