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Anselm Albert von Thurn und Taxis

Regensburg, 14 Apr 1924 – 25 Feb 1944

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A life in time

  1. 14 Apr 1924

    Born in Regensburg

  2. 25 Feb 1944

    Dies, aged 19

Family

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Parents

During his lifetime

He lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Regensburg.

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The 1920s · Anselm is born in Regensburg

In the news1923–1927

Currency restabilization fueled economic recovery by 1927

Following the restabilization of the currency in late 1923, Germany secured 800 million gold marks in foreign loans by 1927, which helped industrial production return to 1913 levels.

Getting around

Example travel times and costs in 1902

In 1902, a journey of 157 kilometers from Bremen to Norden took 4 1/4 hours by express train at a cost of 12.70 Marks for first class, while a slower passenger train took 5 1/4 hours. These scheduled services offered passengers predictable and relatively affordable options for traveling between regional towns.

At the table

Daily Diet and Food Adulteration

Working-class families often spent 50% to 80% of their income on food, relying heavily on cheap staples like potatoes, bread, and cabbage while meat remained a rare luxury. To make expensive items last longer, food was sometimes adulterated; for example, flour was mixed with gypsum and milk was diluted with water.

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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What people wore

Popular Boys' Clothing Styles

The sailor suit was the single most popular outfit for boys during this period, reflecting the Imperial German Navy's expansion. Younger boys also typically wore knickerbockers, which are trousers gathered just below the knee, often paired with short jackets.

Music

Patriotic singing in schools

Patriotic songs were a central part of school life, with children learning martial songs and hymns like Heil dir im Siegerkranz to promote loyalty to the Kaiser and the nation.

Daily life

Modern Apartments with Running Water

New public housing apartments offered improved living conditions with central heating, built-in kitchens, and private bathrooms featuring hot and cold running water. Such modern units were rare and highly sought after, with some families waiting years on urgent priority lists to secure them.