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What was life like before digital?

The 70s 80s 90s Blog3 years ago3 years ago015 mins

What was it like to grow up in the world before digital? Late Boomer Tony McMahon reveals all!

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The look of new technology in 1983!

The 70s 80s 90s Blog9 years ago6 years ago03 mins

New technology in 1983 involved TVs with text services, washing machines with computer chips and a new generation of microwave ovens

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Mobile phone – in 1979!

The 70s 80s 90s Blog14 years ago4 years ago02 mins

Mobile phone – in 1979! Featured on the BBC programme Tomorrow’s World.

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