How to survive a nuclear war
Back in 1980, the UK government gave advice on how to survive a nuclear war that was rubbished at the time as Tony McMahon discovers
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Queen’s Speech for a nuclear war
In 2003, it was revealed that in the event of a nuclear war the Queen would deliver a special speech before being bundled to safety as Tony McMahon discovers
TV roasting of Margaret Thatcher
One TV viewer gave Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher a roasting over the sinking of the Belgrano putting the Iron Lady on the back foot
Brick Lane and Petticoat Lane in the 70s – my memories
Brick Lane and Petticoat Lane in the 70s – my memories
The Falklands War – the view from 1982
The Falklands War in 1982 rescued the then unpopular Thatcher government and led to the general election victory of 1982 as Tony McMahon reports
Michael Foot – a great intellectual, not such a great party leader
Michael Foot – a great intellectual, not such a great party leader
Greenham Common, CND and no nukes
The early 1980s saw a surge in anti-nuclear protest with the Greenham Common peace camp, CND and a movement against nukes
The John Lennon Tapes and the FBI
John Lennon was put under surveillance by the FBI under President Nixon in 1972 over his anti-war activities and youth influence