What Was 1981 Like?

Back in 1981, it felt like the whole country was glued together by a single flickering television screen and a shared sense of ceremony.

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Life in 1981

Prime Minister

Margaret Thatcher

Monarch

Queen Elizabeth II

Pint of Beer

50p

Loaf of Bread

37p

Average House

£24,188

Weekly Wage

£135.00

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