Show Notes
It's the centenary of the Chalet School's conception this summer, so today I'm taking a look at the holiday which inspired it all.
I made considerable use of Behind the Chalet School by Helen McClelland in preparing this week's episode - more than usual, I mean - but also went down lots of lovely rabbit holes about fashion, ski-ing, and station departure boards.
Transcript at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2024/06/25/s1e22-a-holiday-to-remember/
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