What Was 1978 Like?

Back in 1978, the world felt a bit smaller and a whole lot louder, usually because someone next door was blasting *Rivers of Babylon* on a record player that skipped if you breathed too hard.

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Life in 1978

Prime Minister

James Callaghan

Monarch

Queen Elizabeth II

Pint of Beer

34p

Loaf of Bread

24p

Average House

£15,590

Weekly Wage

£88.00

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