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Lady Davina Windsor

Born St Mary's Hospital, 19 Nov 1977

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  1. 19 Nov 1977

    Born in St Mary's Hospital

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The 1970s · Lady is born in St Mary's Hospital

In the news1971

1971 Immigration Act passed

The 1971 Immigration Act restricted rights for Commonwealth migrants, effectively ending the Windrush era.

Getting around

Increasing distance of everyday trips

The average distance per trip increased from 4.7 miles in the early 1970s to 6.9 miles by 2006, as personal mobility grew through expanded road networks.

Around the world1973–1974

The oil crisis

Arab oil producers cut supplies and the price of oil quadrupled; petrol queues and inflation followed around the world.

Daily life

Manual housework and outdoor facilities

Many homes lacked modern appliances, so housework was manual and time-consuming, and people often stored food in larders instead of fridges. Outdoor toilets and washing in tin baths in front of the fire were common for some families during this time.

What people wore

Wide trousers and scarves for football fans

In the mid-1970s, football fans were known for wearing exceptionally wide trousers and carrying two scarves, one on each wrist, to display their team colours.

Music

Rise of English country dance music

During the 1970s, a revival of English country music led to the popularity of ceilidhs or barn dances, where people danced to music played by melodeon-led bands.

At the table

Rise of pizza and convenience food

In 1975, the average household purchased only 2g of pizza per week, but by the end of the period, pizza consumption had risen significantly alongside other convenience foods.