Mrs R.A. Hopwood with her dogs
In this striking image from 1929, we see Mrs R.A. Hopwood elegantly dressed in a fur-trimmed coat and cloche hat, confidently walking a pack of French Bulldogs through the misty streets of the City of London. Each dog is wearing a small tailored coat, adding to the fashionable and somewhat theatrical appearance of the group.
The photo captures more than just an affluent woman and her pets — it is a window into the interwar years of London’s West End, a time of shifting social roles, rising wealth among the upper-middle class, and the growing visibility of women in public life. The 1920s, known as the Roaring Twenties, saw the rise of the "modern woman" in Britain — independent, bold, and often accompanied by a stylish four-legged companion.
Passers-by in the background, dressed in flat caps and overcoats, look on with a mix of curiosity and awe. French Bulldogs had become quite the fashion statement among London's elite during this period, symbolic of both modernity and European sophistication.
🐾 A slice of London’s glamorous past now preserved on OldPik.com — where every photo tells a story.
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French Bulldogs 1929, London street photography 1920s, vintage fashion dog walking, Mrs Hopwood historic image, flapper era London women, 1920s dog coats, Frenchie history UK, City of London interwar period, British history in photos, OldPik London archive
The photo captures more than just an affluent woman and her pets — it is a window into the interwar years of London’s West End, a time of shifting social roles, rising wealth among the upper-middle class, and the growing visibility of women in public life. The 1920s, known as the Roaring Twenties, saw the rise of the "modern woman" in Britain — independent, bold, and often accompanied by a stylish four-legged companion.
Passers-by in the background, dressed in flat caps and overcoats, look on with a mix of curiosity and awe. French Bulldogs had become quite the fashion statement among London's elite during this period, symbolic of both modernity and European sophistication.
🐾 A slice of London’s glamorous past now preserved on OldPik.com — where every photo tells a story.
SEO Tags:
French Bulldogs 1929, London street photography 1920s, vintage fashion dog walking, Mrs Hopwood historic image, flapper era London women, 1920s dog coats, Frenchie history UK, City of London interwar period, British history in photos, OldPik London archive
Contributed by OldPik on August 24, 2024
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