The 1970s in the UK were marked by a mix of economic growth and inflation. Here are some key price points from that decade, reflecting the economic conditions of the time, with inflation being a significant factor in the cost of living. The figures are not absolutes, but averaged over those from a number ofContinue reading “1970s prices”
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1970s TV Crime Shows – US
The 1970s marked a transformative period in television history with a golden age for detective and cop shows. These series captivated viewers with their intricate plots, star-studded casts, and provocative social commentary. The characters navigated various settings, from the sun-soaked streets of Los Angeles to urban New York. The shows did more than unmask theContinue reading “1970s TV Crime Shows – US”
1970s TV Crime Shows – UK
Characteristics of 1970s British Detective Series These series collectively defined British crime television in the 1970s, blending suspense, drama, and social commentary, and remain influential in the genre today. • Realism and Grit: Many series, like Z-Cars and The Sweeney, emphasized realistic portrayals of police work and urban crime. • Character-Driven Stories: Shows often exploredContinue reading “1970s TV Crime Shows – UK”
My 1970s
1970 Living above my parents’ newsagent shop in Warwick (cool with the free sweets and comics) and attending Newburgh Junior School. 1971 11+ test: Tough, slightly weird tests designed to sort the wheat from the chaff. The prize was choice of several grammar schools in the area. September: Started at Leamington College for girls asContinue reading “My 1970s”
Bestselling toys of 1970s
Who can forget the Clackers (69) craze in the early 70s – and who didn’t have bruised knuckles? Anyone else remember watching a Slinky (45) “walk” down a staircase? Pure magic. The metallic, springy toy seemed to have a life of its own as it gracefully tumbled from step to step. Here’s a few ofContinue reading “Bestselling toys of 1970s”
RIP Sasha – the most faithful of friends
Five weeks ago today, we said a sorrowful goodbye to Sasha, the most patient, loving Collie-cross a family could ever wish to share almost a decade and a half with. She came into our house nervous and afraid courtesy of who knows what experiences she’d suffered before turning up at the RSPCA centre. Scarlet, ourContinue reading “RIP Sasha – the most faithful of friends”
Celebrating Keith A Pearson
I’ve been a fan of this British author ever since I heard him on Ken Bruce’s Popmaster back in January 2021. But his latest novel is so blinking brilliant, I thought it was about time I swung the spotlight on some of his masterpieces. The Last Stop Video Shop A poignant, darkly humorous novel aboutContinue reading “Celebrating Keith A Pearson”
1970s Sports Cars
I remember the first time I really started noticing cars – I would have been around 15 or 16 and the guy living in the first house on our road built himself a red kit-car. It was the coolest thing ever.Any fan of James Bond movies will appreciate the emphasis on what he drove, butContinue reading “1970s Sports Cars”
1970s Cars
The 1970s was a tumultuous time for the nation’s manufacturing industries but that didn’t stop the public buying British cars – and many of the bestsellers were UK-made. The remainder of the bestsellers list is made up of European-American machines from the likes of Ford and Vauxhall. Car makers ditched the chrome grills, the woodContinue reading “1970s Cars”
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