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1975: When Britain Seemed to be Falling ...
1977 in Review: Jubilee and Jubilation
1988 in Review: Changing of the Guard
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
Wilfrid Brambell
1983 in Review: Optimism Returns
1969 in Review: Giant Leaps and New Fron...
The Pioneering 70s Progressive Rock Band...
British Women Singers Revolutionised Mus...
The Unparalleled Artistry of Alison Moye...
1975: When Britain Seemed to be Falling Apart
1975 proved an immensely challenging period for Britain as the economic and political crises of the early 1970s continued to batter the country from all sides.
Read More1977 in Review: Jubilee and Jubilation
1977 was one of contrasts for the United Kingdom. As the Queen’s Silver Jubilee sparked nationwide celebrations of her 25-year reign, the country grappled with economic uncertainties and social divisions.
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 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 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 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 MoreBritish Women Singers Revolutionised Music in the Breakthrough 1980s
The 1980s represented an earthquake in the British music industry as courageous, gifted women...
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 MoreThe Pioneering 70s Progressive Rock Bands that Broke Down Boundaries
In the early 1970s, a wave of extraordinarily ambitious British rock groups emerged to take the...
Read More1987 in Review: Turmoil and Triumph
The year 1987 proved to be a tumultuous yet remarkable period for the United Kingdom, filled with both tribulations and triumphs that reshaped the nation.
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