Hitler, Homes and Gardens

Over fifty years since Hitler died and new documents concerning his impact are still being uncovered. Simon Waldman recently found a November 1938 issue of Homes & Gardens, a British fashion-style magazine which profiled Hitler's Alpine home, the Haus Wachenfeld. The public response was amazing and people flocked to online scans, but the magazine’s modern publishers asked them to be removed; however, they are still available. The piece is fascinating reading and potential evidence for those interested in how middle England warmed to the charms of the German leader. I should point out that the "fawning" style of the article was probably not due to any special regard for Hitler: most of the Homes and Gardens are treated like this...just think of Hello or any celebrity magazine.