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Claire Booth

Born Sheffield, 29 Dec 1977

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  1. 29 Dec 1977

    Born in Sheffield

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The 1970s · Claire is born in Sheffield

In the news1971

Decimal currency introduced in 1971

The UK switched to a decimal currency system in 1971.

Getting around

Walking remained common for everyday travel

Walking remained a primary mode of transport throughout this period, serving as the main way to commute for one-third to one-fifth of people in smaller towns and cities as late as the 1970s.

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

Blackouts forced living by candlelight

During the 1970s energy crisis, planned blackouts were a regular feature, forcing people to use candles and limit heating to just one room.

What people wore

Everyday wear and voluminous party skirts

Women wore floral pinafores as everyday house wear and favoured full-skirted dresses with stiffened petticoats for special occasions. These skirts were sometimes so voluminous that they made it difficult for women to pass through doorways.

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.