1970s
THE SEVENTIES
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The company was on an upward trajectory.
Growth and profits took the business to an
unprecedented level, culminating in a successful
flotation on the stock market. But, as the decade
drew to a close, tragedy struck.
CHAPTER THREE
1978
1979
Margaret Thatcher
becomes country’s first
female Prime Minister.
Jeremy Pilkington
appointed Director
In 1975
the
average house
price was just
over £10,000
DID YOU KNOW?
In 1979
the Ford
Cortina was the
top selling car,
priced from
£3,475
DID YOU KNOW?
(left)
Stothert & Pitt T208 at
Scammonden Dam during
the construction of the M62
World’s first test-tube
baby born in Oldham,
Greater Manchester.
Strikes paralyse Britain
during Winter of Discontent
