The 1920's are sometimes referred to as the Roaring Twenties or the Jazz Age and were a period of great social change. The pre WW1 culture clashed with a new, exciting era that worshipped youth, money and fun. The music was jazz, the people were beautiful and they lived life to the full.
Following the excesses of the 20's, came the stock market crash of 1929 and as a result the 1930's is synonymous with the The Great Depression. It witnessed the rise of authoritarian regimes across Europe but also saw the dawning of our love for superheroes such as Superman and Batman!
Click below for a guide to these decades.