Discover what life was like in the 1930s
Discover what life was
like in the 1930s
Discover what life was like in the 1930s
Add colour to your ancestors’ daily lives by learning more about the culture of the 1930s. Uncover more about the rise of the radio and browse articles from Newspapers.com to see how this era was reported in the local papers – from sports to fashion.
Add colour to your ancestors’ daily lives by learning more about the culture of the 1930s. Uncover more about the rise of the radio and browse articles from Newspapers.com to see how this era was reported in the local papers – from sports to fashion.
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1931 Census Page > Culture
1931 Census Page > Culture
This era marked the rise of radio which provided some much-needed entertainment for every member of the family, allowing them to listen to live music, sports and politics from their own home. The 1931 Canadian Census was the first time the government asked if households owned a radio – find out if your ancestors had this form of entertainment in their home.
The radio craze
This era marked the rise of radio which provided some much-needed entertainment for every member of the family, allowing them to listen to live music, sports and politics from their own home. The 1931 Canadian Census was the first time the government asked if households owned a radio – find out if your ancestors had this form of entertainment in their home.
Sporting triumphs
Share in the pride your ancestors might have felt when Hamilton hosted the Inaugural British Empire Games or when Canada won gold at the Winter Olympics for speed skating. Discover some of the nation’s greatest victories.
Sporting triumphs
Share in the pride your ancestors might have felt when Hamilton hosted the Inaugural British Empire Games or when Canada won gold at the Winter Olympics for speed skating. Discover some of the nation’s greatest victories.
The evolution of fashion
This was a progressive era for style – dress hems revealed more ankle, sleeves were shortened and necklines were lowered. The articles below can tell you more about what your ancestors may have been wearing.
The evolution of fashion
This was a progressive era for style – dress hems revealed more ankle, sleeves were shortened and necklines were lowered. The articles below can tell you more about what your ancestors may have been wearing.
What made the 1930s so memorable?
What made the 1930s so memorable?
Explore more of what this era had to offer, from the weird to the wonderful.