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Princess Cécile Marie of Parma

16th arrondissement of Paris, 12 Apr 1935 – 13th arrondissement of Paris, 1 Sep 2021

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A life in time

  1. 12 Apr 1935

    Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris

  2. 1 Sep 2021

    Dies in 13th arrondissement of Paris, aged 86

Family

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Parents

During her lifetime

She lived through 10 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around 16th arrondissement of Paris.

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The 1930s · Princess is born in 16th arrondissement of Paris

Music

Traditional and modern dances

Traditional dances like the bourrée and rigadoon were passed down through generations, while new international styles like the tango, fox trot, and Charleston became widespread favorites during the interwar period. At family gatherings, elders often performed traditional dances while young people watched.

Daily life

School children's labor and chores

School children performed manual labor for the war effort, such as going to potato fields every Thursday to remove Colorado beetles from the plants. Students also helped clean the local school swimming pool by scrubbing the walls and floor barefoot with brushes.

Getting around

Limited bus service frequencies

In the 1930s, bus services in French provinces were often sparse, frequently offering only one or two daily journeys in each direction.

The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.Around the world · 1939–1945

The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.

Chief Photographer's Mate (CPHoM) Robert F. Sargent · public domain

Getting around

Railcar improvements cut travel times

Between 1928 and 1939, modernized railcars reduced the journey between St Brieuc and Paimpol from 2 hours 50 minutes to 1 hour 55 minutes.

Work

The grueling life of baker apprentices

Apprentice bakers in the 1930s often lived and slept in the bakery, starting work as early as midnight or 2:00 A.M. and working up to 15 hours a day.

Work

Immigrant labor in French mines

By 1930, immigrants made up 42 percent of the labor force in the French mining industry.