Real Fireside radio at building exhibition. Three hundred and fifty exhibitors

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Real Fireside radio at building exhibition. Three hundred and fifty exhibitors

Real Fireside radio at building exhibition.
Three hundred and fifty exhibitors drawn from all branches of the building industry showing that exhibits at the 20th biennial building exhibition to be open at the Olympia Earl Stanhope, first Commissioner of Works on Wednesday. Many novelties for the home on view.
Photo shows, fitting the radio set into the radiomant, a combined mantelpiece and radio.
14 September 1936

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This photograph captures a moment in time at the 20th biennial building exhibition held at Olympia in 1936. With three hundred and fifty exhibitors showcasing their innovations from various branches of the building industry, this event was a testament to the progress made during the interwar period. In this particular image, we see an intriguing combination of traditional and modern technology. The focus is on a real fireside radio being fitted into a radiomant, which cleverly combines both a mantelpiece and a radio set. This unique piece exemplifies the ingenuity displayed by exhibitors at the event. The photo not only provides insight into technological advancements but also hints at changing trends in home decor. As visitors explored the exhibition, they were greeted with numerous novelties designed specifically for enhancing domestic life. Taken by TopFoto. co. uk, this monochrome snapshot transports us back to an era defined by innovation and progress. It serves as a reminder that even amidst global uncertainties between two world wars, creativity continued to thrive. As we admire this image today, it offers us an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come since then while appreciating the timeless beauty of vintage photography captured during significant historical moments like these.

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