What Was 1961 Like?

Back in 1961, the world felt like it was finally shaking off the grey soot of the fifties and turning into something a bit more technicolour.

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Life in 1961

Prime Minister

Harold Macmillan

Monarch

Queen Elizabeth II

Pint of Beer

11p

Loaf of Bread

7p

Average House

£2,670

Weekly Wage

£14.90

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