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Angus Ogilvy

London, 14 Sep 1928 – London, 26 Dec 2004

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Facts and their sources

  • Born14 Sep 1928, Londonnot verified1 source
  • TitleMember of the Privy Council of the United Kingdomnot verified1 source
  • EventWedding of Princess Alexandra and Angus Ogilvy, 1963not verified1 source
  • Died26 Dec 2004, Londonnot verified1 source
  • FatherDavid Ogilvy, 12th Earl of Airlienot verified1 source
  • MotherLady Alexandra Cokenot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 14 Sep 1928

    Born in London

  2. 1963

    Wedding of Princess Alexandra and Angus Ogilvy

  3. 1964–1966

    2 children are born

  4. 26 Dec 2004

    Dies in London, aged 76

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During his lifetime

He lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around London.

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The 1920s · Angus is born in London

In the news1918–1928

Women Won the Right to Vote

In 1918, a limited number of women were allowed to vote, and by 1927 all women over 21 were granted the right to vote.

What people wore

Domestic servants' uniform requirements

Female domestic servants were required to purchase their own uniforms, which consisted of striped cotton dresses for morning chores and a black dress with a white cap and apron for afternoon duties.

Getting around

Short branch line train travel times

A local branch line train between Oxenholme and Windermere stopped at three intermediate stations over a 10-mile distance, with the journey taking 25 to 30 minutes.

The Great Depression. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 set off a world depression: banks failed, work vanished and coffee prices collapsed in Brazil.Around the world · 1929–1939

The Great Depression. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 set off a world depression: banks failed, work vanished and coffee prices collapsed in Brazil.

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In the news1919–1939

Council Housing Construction Began in 1919

Following the 1919 Housing Act, local authorities began building council houses to replace slums, with over 1 million built by 1939.

Music

Civic celebrations and improvised instruments

To celebrate victories, civic bands often led parades through city centers, although this tradition was more common in northern industrial regions than in others. Fans traveling to major events also used improvised instruments like mouth organs, tin whistles, and rattles to provide music.

Daily life

Water was often collected from outside taps

Many homes lacked running water, requiring families to collect it from an outside tap shared with neighbours and heat it on the stove for bathing.