In 1978, Brits were struggling with the cost of living, leading to a Winter of Discontent. Panic buying set in and people were forced to rely on community spirit. 📺 '78 The Winter of Discontent, available on My5 | Channel 5

Interesting Footage of Brick Lane, East London During the Winter of Discontent of 1979. The Winter of Discontent refers to the winter of 1978–79 in the UK, during which there were widespread strikes by many public sector employees included a dustmen's strike. Video Credit: photorikki, Full Original Footage at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkj0zUahOo8 Read More at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_of_Discontent #brickland #eastlondon #the1970s | Bromley Gloss - London Borough of Bromley -

ICYMI: #OnThisDay 1978: The British public were not impressed at the prospect of switching from miles to kilometres. | BBC Archive

Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street Live on Szene | German TV Show | 1978 "Baker Street" is a song written and recorded by Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty. Released as a single in 1978, it reached No. 1 in Cash Box and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it held its Billboard position for six weeks, behind Andy Gibb's "Shadow Dancing". It spent four weeks at No. 1 in Canada, No. 1 in Australia and South Africa, hit No. 3 in the United Kingdom, and the top 10 in the Netherlands. Rafferty re