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The Sketch

MODES AND MANNERS

... ANCIENT history now, of course, but it would be churlish not to pay tribute even at this late date to the excellence of television's coverage of the Boat Race. Never before can a sporting event have been seen so intimately and so completely from an armchair, and the crews deserve our thanks for providing such a magnificent finish on the first occasion that their efforts have been cheered by a ...

Jaguar Cars Ltd

... Manufacturers Manufacturers ., THE NEW MARK V universally acclaimed and urgently demanded at home and overseas, the brilliant new Jaguar is a worthy successor to a long line of distinguished forerunners THE FINEST CAR OF ITS CLASS IN THE WORLD The Mark V Saloon and Drophead Coupe are available on 2£ and 3i litre chassis 20 new features include Independent front suspension hydraulic 2-leading ...

Published: Wednesday 13 April 1949
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 84 | Page: Page 31 | Tags: Photographs 

Lindsay Maid

... lir'V Infants' and children's garments of highest quality and artistry. From all high-class children's wear shops and departments. Created in Scotland. ...

Published: Wednesday 13 April 1949
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 21 | Page: Page 33 | Tags: Photographs 

W. O. PEAKE LTD

... , Made by RODEX Fine Coats in Exclusive Fabrics Wholesale and Export ...

Published: Wednesday 13 April 1949
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 19 | Page: Page 2 | Tags: Photographs 

WILD GIRL OF DARK OF THE MOON

... COPPER-HAIRED, vital Sheila Burrell plays the wanton lover of a witch-boy in Dark of the Moon. From the Lyric, Hammersmith, Peter Brook's imaginative and speedy production was due to arrive at the Ambassadors Theatre yesterday, April 12. Photocraphed by ANTHONY BUCKLEY. ...

Published: Wednesday 13 April 1949
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 48 | Page: Page 3 | Tags: Graphic  Photographs 

Sketch-Book

... Beverley Baxter TWENTY-ODD years ago a play was produced which added a new word to our vocabulary. It dealt with a scientifically produced mechanical man known as a Robot. The word became a part of the jargon of the day, and was recklessly applied to men who were lacking warmth, humour, delicacy and understanding. Then if passed and both the word and the idea were forgotten. Yet once more we ...

Published: Wednesday 13 April 1949
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 1652 | Page: Page 4, 5 | Tags: Illustrations  Photographs 

SPOTLIGHT ON BRITAIN

... . SO we 're all Londoners-- see glamorous and unra iBed'i ^ecree °f the Ministry of Fuel. The premidre coincided with the return of B.S.T., and huge crowds of th If ^'ccadilly Circus to gloat over the come-back of the winking, flashing signs in gold and white and colours I C li are fresh|y floodlit aspects of Brighton's Palace Pier; London's Houses of Parliament; Piccadilly Circus; 0lseum; ...

Published: Wednesday 13 April 1949
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 79 | Page: Page 20, 21 | Tags: Graphic  Photographs 

GAFFE!

... GAFFE By Charles Cochran. COME years ago, be- >J fore Constance Cummings became Mrs. Benn Levy, and, I think, before she had played in England, Benn Levy brought her one day to I a little house we had in the country. My wife and I, and our guests, were all enchanted by her personality. Her name was unknown to us. During the evening, I summoned up courage to ask her if she had ever been on the ...

Graphic

... |F Easter weather is kind the light wool dress which can be worn without a coat will make its debut. These two models have been designed by Debenham and Freebody for early summer. Both are in navy lightweight wool. The dress in the smaller picture has a detachable bolero. Hats from the Model Millinery Salon. Photographed by John Cole. ...

Published: Wednesday 13 April 1949
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 59 | Page: Page 32 | Tags: Graphic  Photographs 

Simon Massey

... Hal by Kissot ravy at most leading stores Member qf the London Model House Group i-- ...

Published: Wednesday 13 April 1949
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 16 | Page: Page 33 | Tags: Photographs