THE EDWARDIAN ERA

Sometimes nostalgically referred to as a leisurely "long afternoon" interlude before the First World War, the Edwardian era was far from idyllic, peaceful or halcyonic.  Despite this, there is a nostalgia for this period typified by publications (or should it be periodicals!) like The Chap and events such as the Chap Olympiad.  

This summer I also bought into the Edwardian experience by visiting the Chap Olympiad in London.

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At the Chap Olympiad, July this year with my best mate (or is that Lady Chum/Chapette) Lydia. We arrived late afternoon and not really knowing the etiquette, thought we should be authentic as possible and not take our mobiles, only to  discover to our horror that we didn't have a camera to record the tom-foolery that ensued. Luckily, others had been more forward-thinking.  We trawled stock-footage of the event and you may be able to spot us - very "Where's Wally?" like in the frame. Great day, even though full of trepidation given the strength of the field. Am I a chap? Only a cad would ask such a question!

For further details of what the day entails - an eccentrics' magnet without doubt; visit The Guardian online and view the photographs there.

http://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2013/jul/15/chap-olympiad-2013-in-pictures

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