Ageing and Society

What does it really mean to give something away - or to buy something second-hand? And what, in the process, are we choosing not to see? Laurie Taylor talks to Gaby Harris, Sociologist and Lecturer in Fashion Cultures at Manchester Metropolitan University, about her research on t ...  Show more

How have South Asian communities in Britain fought for rights, dignity and belonging - and what can that history teach us today?Laurie Taylor explores the overlooked histories of labour struggle, resistance and political activism among South Asian communities in Britain. From ear ...  Show more

I’m something that you wear, I always come in twos, I get put on your feet. I’m not socks, I am … SHOES.Humans have been protecting their feet for a very long time.But over the years the types of footwear we choose have developed and multiplied. Each new shoe has a new use, and o ...  Show more

What kinds of shoes do people wear around the world? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at unusual and special shoes from around the world. How does culture influence clothing?Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9 ...  Show more

What kinds of shoes do people wear around the world? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at unusual and special shoes from around the world. How does culture influence clothing? Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeq ...  Show more

Put on your walking shoes, lace up your boots, or slip on your sandals – this episode is all about footwear!
We'll explore lots of vocabulary for different shoe styles, from sneakers to stilettos so that you can boost your English skills, one step at a time.  

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