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1975: When Britain Seemed to be Falling ...
1974 in Review: Political Shakeups and P...
1977 in Review: Jubilee and Jubilation
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...
1973 in Review: Turmoil and Triumph
1972 in Review: Transition and Turmoil i...
1979 Unwrapped: A Pivotal Year in Britis...
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
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1984 in Review: Conflict and Controversy
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1983 in Review: Optimism Returns
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Ecstasy-Fueled Acid House: Britain’...
The Unparalleled Artistry of Alison Moye...
1979 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 MoreVal Doonican
Val Doonican was an Irish singer, entertainer, and television personality who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s.
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 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 MoreViolet Carson
Violet Carson was a British actress and singer, best known for her role as Ena Sharples in the long-running television series “Coronation Street.”
Read MoreEcstasy-Fueled Acid House: Britain’s 1980s Rave Revolution
The late 1980s saw an explosion of underground rave culture fuelled by acid house music and the...
Read MoreIan Lavender
For generations of comedy fans, actor Ian Lavender was indelibly associated with his iconic role as the hapless Private Frank Pike in the BBC sitcom Dad’s Army.
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.
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