1990s
THE NINETIES
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This decade was one of intense reflection,
research, and rationalisation for the company.
There were seismic changes with sell-offs,
some major acquisitions, strategic
appointments, and new systems that
guaranteed superior service levels. The
changes, ultimately, were all for the better.
CHAPTER FIVE
1997
Diana, Princess of Wales,
dies in Paris car crash.
Britain hands Hong Kong
back to China
In 1995
the
television licence
cost £28.50
DID YOU KNOW?
In 1999
the
average cost of UK
property £97,600
(London: £155,000)
DID YOU KNOW?
(left)
Bomag 212 self-
propelled vibrating
roller.
1999
Britain decides
not to join the
European Single
Currency
