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1970 in Review: Upheaval and Uncertainty
The year 1970 proved a turbulent one for Britain as the optimism of the 1960s gave way to a new decade fraught with uncertainty and instability.
Read More1988 in Review: Changing of the Guard
As the ‘greed is good’ excesses of the 1980s peaked, a shifting mood pointed towards the emergence of a more progressive, multi-cultural nation amidst lingering divisions.
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.
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Mods vs Rockers: Britain’s 1960s Youth Cult Clashes
In the early 1960s, Britain’s youth broke into two sharply opposed subcultures – the mods and the rockers.
Read More1965 in Review: A Year of Change and Firsts
1965 proved a pivotal year for the UK as cultural & political upheaval fuelled the revolutionary spirit of the 60s.
Read More1966 in Review: A Landmark Year for Britain
1966 marked a turning point as England won the World Cup, the Beatles went avant-garde, and tragedies like Aberfan exposed cracks amidst 60s social revolutions.
Read More1968 in Review: Turmoil and Awakenings
In a year of youthful rebellion and social upheaval, 1968 saw Britain stirred by anti-war protests, cultural innovation, generational divides over immigration, and an atmosphere of political and cultural awakening.
Read More1969 in Review: Giant Leaps and New Frontiers
1969 saw Britain straddling old and new – from the moon landing to Monty Python, investiture of Prince Charles to voting age lowered to 18, and The Beatles’ breakup to Jackie Stewart’s F1 title
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