[mobertol]

Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob

1973. Followed on from the previous year's Winter of Discontent. The oil dispute was ongoing which forced up the price of coal, inflation was rampant and pay rises were capped. The miners went on strike (yet again) and the government were forced to ration electricity. Companies were allowed to use it on only three days per week. Households endured frequent blackouts. Get the picture?

Got it! Thought it was later than 73 -I remember the blackouts -having to stay in playing cards in candle-light with our coats on to keep warm...

So it'll mean going back to the good old days...