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It reminds me of when British people loved their country before it was given away by the government

This brought back some memories. Back in the 1970s, a trip to a Berni Inn was considered a good night out. Steak was regarded as a luxury item then.

Happy, simpler days. I remember them. Thanks for uploading this video.

Some of those are just punk rockers

We made far more cars over here than this selection of typical British Leyland cars and Ford were outselling them by the late seventies. Also Peugeot Talbot and Vauxhall had factories over here in the eighties and were joined by Nissan in 1986. The Ford Cortina was the best selling British car of the seventies and was stylish, looked excellent in E ot Ghia trim, was fairly reliable and was very easy to maintain.

The ping on chop suey bar, i used to like the chicken curry until i had a piece of chicken that still had a clump of fur on it, i am yet to see a furry chicken.

Esto queda en New Castle? perdón por la pregunta, no soy de Inglaterra.

I first came to work in England in 1983 (although I had also lived there as a child in the late 60s, early 70s) and a lot of south London was still like this. I noticed a huge change though between 1983 and 1987 (Local barbers and corner shops were no longer owned/run by English people, things like that) and a further huge change between 1988 and 1995 .. and after that? well, let's just say 1000 years of history was demolished in a single decade.

If it wasn't for planners,trendy architects and their love of concrete we'd now have one of the best beautifull,classic cities in Europe.

Many of the photos from the early 1960s, not the 50s, as some have already said. But not all. It's an era I remember well.

Proud of yourself Tony? Totally rubbed our noses in it did you not?

Everywhere looks so grim and poor.

With all the migrants now it looks like this

A once beautiful city 😢

I was born in nineteenth forty nine and I remember this well

Those really were the days. Regards, John

The earlier shots don't look like England to me🤭😂😂

If you liked this take a look at a website called ‘Spitalfields life’ . Photographs and stories pertaining to the area. Great website

It was so incredibly boring then . Life is so much better now !

So, back when England had an actual, cohesive society. Enoch Powell warned us.

Leeds in the 1960s lost several historic elements, including notable Victorian architecture and traditional markets, due to modernization and urban redevelopment. Iconic buildings and old neighborhoods were often demolished to make way for new commercial and residential projects, altering the city's historic landscape and community character. This period of change marked a significant shift in the city's architectural and cultural heritage.

Many pubs in London have closed in the last 20 years due to rising property prices and rental costs, changing social habits, and reduced alcohol consumption. The 2007 smoking ban and increased competition from trendy bars and restaurants also contributed to the decline of traditional pubs.

South Wales in the 1970s was a region experiencing significant industrial change and social upheaval. The decline of coal mining and heavy industry, which had long been the economic backbone of the area, led to widespread unemployment and economic hardship. However, this period also saw a strong sense of community resilience and activism, with many locals engaging in efforts to revitalize their communities and preserve their cultural heritage. The era was marked by a blend of challenges and transformations, shaping the modern identity of South Wales.

The city is so different today.

Is that really Britain. Where did it go?

It was a different country. I don’t recognise it

Massive emigration of the talented and the plucky to the America's and the Commonwealth countries. Wasn't much place for a man of talent in this society.

Easily recognised a few of those places, and some were even taken where I lived a kid and near to where I live now! Even good to see The Dead Man's Arch getting a viewing as well! 😄

Can you list all their names

R I P Birmingham like all other city's ,I was born in Liverpool 18 in 1945 in the 60 I had a and went to the cabin the birth of the Beatles served my time at fords and in a great union supporting are brothers. And sister in strikes but far better times life was easier trams great music I bought a house with my wife in 1971 now decades later the rot has set I love my city but it's getting over run not through vermin but in other ways it's a shame thanks to decades of badly run government starting with Blair opening the flood gates I feel sorry for the very you kids growing up they will have no life Christianity almost gone I wouldn't be surprised if the take over a great 2 cathedrals over the catholic and the protestant wat a city it was but there are still great Liverpool people here who will always make any one who comes here feel welcome ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

The very last image of the video is Dowlais Top Merthyr . If you look closely you will see the sign “ Fish Bar” That was my brother in laws shop, I spent a lot of time there in the 70’s. It was indeed gloomy but I also have fond memories of better days back then. Thank for the video , much appreciated.

I know it wasn’t all rosey then but it was definitely a better place than today even the back to back houses with neighbours all chipping in toilets and the washing done in the yards gas lighting ha, well things move on .

0:58 My first ever boss in civil engineering was a Sikh highways construction senior engineer...I did check this pic & it's not him, but he was brilliant, a gifted engineer with so much respect within the company...He would go out on site, & everyone would always want to stop & talk with him, all the plant men, foremen & gangers...A brilliant man who overcame so much with such dignity & reserve. 👌

I'm from Leeds. I loved it and love it now

It was better in those days

An English city that was 100% English, not the shit hole it is today with many parts unrecognisable

What I lovely country this used to be, a shit hole now

Better then to what it is now a complete shithole you think you are in a foreign country now.

Born in the UK in 1950 these pictures are so relevant. Thanks for uploading them . ❤❤ Gymslips and school blazers. Mods or rockers.

Anyone notice there’s no rubbish in the streets and no cars cluttering the place up

Despite the bombed out bits and the obvious poverty it was a still a lot cleaner and nicer looking than certain bits of the east end nowadays.

You can't put a union jack flag up any more in London. The immigrants would be very upset and that's not allowed

I lived in gateshead in the early 2000s two of my 4 kids were born there, very grim place i remember the trafalgar pub and its clientele lol Parklane was a good laugh though on a friday and saturday night.

Councils should learn from the philanthropists such as Robert Owen, Titus Salt, George Cadbury and Lord Leverhulme. They all built model villages that are still standing today and either UNESCO world heritage sights, or desirable places to live.

I was born in a back-to-back house like those seen in the film. It was shit.

Skinheads should come back

When birmingham was white

Working mens social clubs, english community's , . Where is our country, our language's our white people our !!!!!!!!freedom our rights

All these brownfield sites look good for wildlife.

i wish we could have that england back again. we had high social cohesion, freedom of speech and low crime - police didnt even wear stab-proof vests. there was no diversity but we got by!