The history of fans

3 min read

Laura Brown breezes through the history of these handheld works of art.

This article is from...

The People's Friend Special Magazine

26 July 2023

Chat

Cash smart

We help you make savvy choices, so your hard-earned goes that bit further

Woman

How to stay cool in the heat

From sleepless nights to managing menopausal flushes, when temperatures soar it can spell trouble for our body and mind. So, it’s no surprise that just 18%* of Brits say they thrive in the heat. Think

Dyson’s cf1 fan proves that simplicity is still effective

Dyson revives the bladeless fan for its coolest design yet

Country Life

Frill seekers

Graceful and practical in equal measure, the parasol has a long and colourful history when it comes to creating shade. Deborah Nicholls-Lee takes cover

Grazia

Introducing my melt-proof make-up heroes

ANNIE VISCHER, HEAD OF BEAUTY 5. thirty-degree heat ...

The TLS

A chill wind that blows good

Icy blasts from the north have inspired French artists, writers and scientists