Category: 80s Culture
80s Culture
1988 in Review: Changing of the Guard
“Walking on Sunshine” Igniti...
1987 in Review: Turmoil and Triumph
1986 in Review: Hard Times and High Achi...
1985 in Review: Pride and Heartbreak
1984 in Review: Conflict and Controversy
1983 in Review: Optimism Returns
1980 in Review: New Decade, New Reality
Big Hair, Bold Prints: Iconic Fashion Tr...
Black Monday – Reliving Britain...
Notting Hill Carnival: Celebrating a Rem...
Ecstasy-Fueled Acid House: Britain’...
1982 in Review: A Retrospective Journey ...
Blast from the Past: Unraveling the Popu...
The year that was..1981
“Walking on Sunshine” Igniting Dance Floors in 1980s UK Clubs
“Walking on Sunshine” was released in 1982, and it became a massive hit in England’s urban dance clubs.
Read MoreBlack Monday – Reliving Britain’s Devastating 1987 Stock Market Crash
The stock market crash of October 1987, known infamously as Black Monday, had a seismic impact on...
Read MoreBig Hair, Bold Prints: Iconic Fashion Trends That Dominated Britain in the 80s
The Glorious Excess of 80s StyleWhen we think back to the fashion trends of the 1980s, vivid images of big, voluminous hairstyles, brightly colored clothing with bold and dynamic prints, and an overal…
Read More1980 in Review: New Decade, New Reality
1980 saw Britain seeking a new identity amid lingering unrest & economic woes, yet resilience endured. Thatcher pressed on with divisive plans as post-punk evolved into New Wave sounds. Despite tensions, patriotism swelled as the SAS ended the embassy siege.
Read More1983 in Review: Optimism Returns
Britain in flux under Thatcher. Economy overhauling painfully as traditional industries decline, driving North-South divide & racial tensions. But UK retains global cultural clout through rock music & blockbusters. Royal baby William sparks optimism, as does unlikely FA Cup winners Blackpool.
Read More1984 in Review: Conflict and Controversy
1984 saw signs of economic recovery and cultural excitement after years of recession. Musically, British pop and rock surged worldwide.
Read More1985 in Review: Pride and Heartbreak
The year 1985 proved to be a rollercoaster of both triumph and tragedy for Britain. As the economy prospered and the cultural prominence of the UK surged.
Read MoreThe year that was..1981
1981 was a year of immense cultural change in the UK. It was a time of great creativity and...
Read More1986 in Review: Hard Times and High Achievements
1986 proved a turbulent year for Britain, with economic uncertainty and political conflicts, yet also marked by uplifting cultural & sporting accomplishments.
Read MoreBlast from the Past: Unraveling the Popular Cultures of 1980s UK
Who wouldn’t want to take a trip down memory lane and bask in the nostalgia of the 1980s, an...
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