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Britain in the 70’s. Fashion. 1970 Hippie chic 1973 Glam rock 1975 Disco style 1976
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Fashion 1970 Hippie chic 1973 Glam rock 1975 Disco style 1976 Punk Influenced by the 60’s, hippie chic was a mix of floaty dresses, Tie dye, flares and ethnic influences. Glam rock started in the uk and was a mix of tight glittery clothes and crazy make-up. Known for platform shoes, bellbottom Pants and clingy shiny materials. Made popular by british designer Vivienne Westwood Punk was a mix of ripped jeans, leather and metal.
Kate Bush Wuthering Heights. - YouTube Music John Lennon, popular in the early 70’s hippie era. Queen, popular from the early 70’s glam rock era. The Pistols, a punk band popular towards the late 70’s. Kate Bush, alternative music artist, mid 70’s.
Toys A popular doll for girls was Sindy. She was a British made doll similar to Barbie. For boys Action Man was Popular, similar to G.I Joe in the U.S. One of the most p In the U.K Chopper bikes were very fashionable in the 70’s.
hh Children didn’t have things like Tablets or PSP’s, so they played games like Simon. They read comics, such as Dandy and Beano. The Space Hopper was also invented.
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*Top Of The Pops 70s*-#17. (Michael)Jackson 5-Rockin´Robin - YouTube Top of the pops was a music programme made for older children and teenagers. • Grange Hill 1978 intro (HQ) - YouTube Grange Hill was a programme about life in secondary School, made for older children and teenagers.
Miningcrisis in the U.K. Striking also meant there was a petrol shortage . Due to the crisis, coal miners started to strike which meant that Britain had energy shortages. Magaret Thatcher was Britains first female priminister elected in 1979. she eventually closed most of the mines in the U.K. Lots of people held demonstrations about the crisis and closure of the coal mines. Many families depended on mining and were plunged into poverty when the mines were closed.