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The Rebellious Spirit of “Karma Ch...
Dancefloor Dominance and Artistic Height...
1975: When Britain Seemed to be Falling ...
Last Orders: The Slow Death of the Great...
1978 in Review: Trials and Tribulations
1989 in Review: The End of an Era
1988 in Review: Changing of the Guard
Dire Straits “Telegraph Road”: A Masterp...
1972 in Review: Transition and Turmoil i...
1979 Unwrapped: A Pivotal Year in Britis...
“Walking on Sunshine” Igniti...
1970 in Review: Upheaval and Uncertainty
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
You Rang M’Lord
Top of the Pops
William Whitelaw
Vivienne Westwood
Tony Blackburn
Tony Benn
Timothy John Berners-Lee
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Daley Thompson: Britain’s Decathlo...
Depeche Mode
ABBA
1983 in Review: Optimism Returns
British Women Singers Revolutionised Mus...
Bernard Manning to Lenny Henry: The Come...
Notting Hill Carnival: Celebrating a Rem...
Ecstasy-Fueled Acid House: Britain’...
Dancing on the Ceiling: Boy Bands in 198...
1982 in Review: A Retrospective Journey ...
The Unparalleled Artistry of Alison Moye...
Eileen’s Mystique: The Story of De...
Blast from the Past: Unraveling the Popu...
Daley Thompson: Britain’s Decathlon Dynamo
In the annals of British sporting history, few names shine as brightly as Daley Thompson. A man who turned the grueling decathlon into his personal playground, Thompson’s journey from the streets of London to Olympic glory is a tale of determination, wit, and superhuman athleticism.
Read MoreThe Unparalleled Artistry of Alison Moyet – An 80s Vocal Legend Remembered
Born Geneviève Alison Jane Moyet on 18 June 1961 in Billericay, Essex, this future icon grew up in a modest, working-class family.
Read MoreLast Orders: The Slow Death of the Great British Pub
It’s a sad fact that the traditional British pub is becoming an endangered species. Since the 1980s, pubs have been closing at an alarming rate all over the UK.
Read More1979 Unwrapped: A Pivotal Year in British History
As the tumultuous 1970s ended, Britain stood at the cusp of a new era. This was the year 1979 when Margaret Thatcher became the UK’s first female Prime Minister
Read More1982 in Review: A Retrospective Journey Through Time
1982 was a year of triumphs and tribulations for the United Kingdom. From the Falklands War to the...
Read MoreDancefloor Dominance and Artistic Heights:1985’s Monumental Year in British Music
1985 represented a pinnacle for UK music’s artistic innovation. Synthesised dance-pop, slick funk, and powerful rock anthems, British artists resonated globally.
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 MoreTimothy John Berners-Lee
Timothy John Berners-Lee, also known as Tim Berners-Lee, is an English computer scientist and inventor credited with the invention of the World Wide Web.
Read MoreDancing on the Ceiling: Boy Bands in 1980s Britain
During the 1980s, a new wave of carefully crafted, dance-oriented pop groups known as “boy bands”...
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