What Was 1975 Like?

Back in 1975, life felt a bit more tactile, didn’t it?

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Life in 1975

Prime Minister

Harold Wilson

Monarch

Queen Elizabeth II

Pint of Beer

26p

Loaf of Bread

17p

Average House

£11,787

Weekly Wage

£58.50

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