In the news1919–1929
1919 Madrid Metro opens urban transit expansion
The Madrid Metro opened in 1919, eventually transporting nearly 100 million passengers annually by 1929 and transforming urban mobility.
Madrid, 20 Oct 1913 – Málaga, 8 Oct 1974
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20 Oct 1913
Born in Madrid
8 Oct 1974
Dies in Málaga, aged 60
He lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Madrid.
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In the news1919–1929
The Madrid Metro opened in 1919, eventually transporting nearly 100 million passengers annually by 1929 and transforming urban mobility.
What people wore
The Protective Waist Sash
Workers commonly wore a sash or faja around the waist to protect the lumbar area while lifting heavy weights, a practice that remains part of traditional festive attire today.
Getting around
Circular railway tickets for long journeys
At the start of the 20th century, travelers could purchase circular tickets from the Norte Company, allowing them to travel up to 3,000 kilometers over 45 days.
Around the world · 1914–1918The First World War. From 1914 to 1918 the great powers fought in trenches across Europe and beyond; some 20 million people died. Brazil joined the Allies in 1917.
In the news1918
The 1918 flu pandemic was the last major epidemic to severely impact urban life, after which cities began growing through natural increase.
Music
Religious dancing in Seville cathedral
On feast days at the Seville cathedral, twelve youths dressed in 17th-century silk costumes traditionally danced the sevillana before the high altar.
Daily life
Mandatory Schooling vs. Reality
Although primary education was legally mandatory for children up to age 12 in 1901 and age 14 by 1923, poverty often made schooling an unattainable luxury for many families. Education was frequently deprioritized in favor of immediate economic needs and child labor.