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Thomas Kingston

Evesham, 22 Jun 1978 – Gloucestershire, 25 Feb 2024

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Facts and their sources

  • Born22 Jun 1978, Eveshamnot verified1 source
  • Died25 Feb 2024, Gloucestershirenot verified1 source
  • FatherMartin Kingstonnot verified1 source
  • MotherJill Bachenot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 22 Jun 1978

    Born in Evesham

  2. 25 Feb 2024

    Dies in Gloucestershire, aged 45

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During his lifetime

He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Evesham.

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The 1970s · Thomas is born in Evesham

In the news1971

Decimal currency introduced in 1971

The UK switched to a decimal currency system in 1971.

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

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

Sparking boots and mandatory school wear

Children's footwear included hobnail boots with metal studs that created sparks on pavements, later replaced by rubber-soled Tuf or Commando boots. For school, boys were required to wear short trousers with knee-length socks held up by elastic garters.

Music

Concertina revival among young people

In the late 1960s and 1970s, young people began reclaiming concertinas from junk shops and attics, making them a key instrument for accompanying traditional song in the folk revival.

At the table

1976 potato shortage and high prices

Due to a severe potato shortage in 1976, prices for old potatoes reached 13.2p per lb during the spring, leading families to shift toward frozen potato products and pasta.