On the Knees. 1935

Birmingham Gazette 29 March 1935 ON THE KNEES The attached picture is wonderful photo showing a mime class for beginners.  This is during a day of mime held by the Women’s Institute at the Upper Prior Rooms in Birmingham.  The teacher was Irene Mawer, with the help of members of

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Geoffrey Whitworth. 1935

Birmingham Mail 20 March 1935 WOMEN’S INSTITUTES: Spring Programme for Warwickshire Hidden among news of a forthcoming cookery class, we learn that ‘chief instructress’ Miss Irene Mawer was due to offer an ‘interesting occasion’, ie, a one-day school of mime. The location was to be at the Priory Room in

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