The truth is that most ordinary families and their children in 1970s Britain were better off than ever. You could buy a decent house, brand new, for about £4500 in your early 20s. If you went to university the State paid your teaching fees and you got a good grant to cover living expenses and travel. read more
The truth is that most ordinary families and their children in 1970s Britain were better off than ever. You could buy a decent house, brand new, for about £4500 in your early 20s. read more
70s. The economy was at its lowest, and neither Tory or Labour governments until Thatcher had a real answer. It was inevitable though, since the country was arrogant from the Empire days and Germany, France, Italy, Japan had overtaken and had little to lose after losing WWII or getting invaded during it. read more