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Scotsman
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
14 things which were huge in the 1970s but you rarely see today
But not everything that was big in the 1970s has resurfaced - thankfully, in many cases. There are many things which were hugely popular 50 years ago which have virtually disappeared from everyday life or are at least a much less common sight these days. From food to fashion, toys and household goods, this retro photo gallery takes a look back at some of those things which were so ubiquitous during the 70s but have vanished without a trace. How many of these items and trends do you remember and what do you miss most about the 1970s? Do you have retro pictures or nostalgic memories to share with us? Send them online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story or picture will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers. 1 . Raleigh Chopper Raleigh Chopper bikes were top of every child's wish list during the 1970s. The iconic design, inspired by dragsters and 'chopped' motorbikes, epitomoised cool for a generation of youngsters. | Independent NewsPhoto: Independent NewsPhoto Sales 2 . Teasmade What better way to wake up than to the smell of a freshly brewed cup of tea? The teasmade, which had a whiff of Wallace and Gromit about it, was the height of time-saving sophistication during the 1970s. | RaymondPhoto: RaymondPhoto Sales 3 . Concrete tubes in playgrounds Plastic and, increasingly, wood are today the materials of choice when it comes to play equipment. But in 1970s UK, no playground was complete without a concrete tube for youngsters to crawl through or simply hang out inside. |Photo:Photo Sales 4 . Angel Delight This instant dessert was hugely popular in the 1970s, and remains the flavour of their childhood for many people who grew up during the decade. You can still buy Angel Delight, which comes in flavours including butterscotch, strawberry and banana, but it's not as ubiquitious as it was back then. | Glenrothes Gazette Photo: Glenrothes Gazette Photo Sales
Scotsman
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
14 things which were huge in the 1970s but you rarely see today
But not everything that was big in the 1970s has resurfaced - thankfully, in many cases. There are many things which were hugely popular 50 years ago which have virtually disappeared from everyday life or are at least a much less common sight these days. From food to fashion, toys and household goods, this retro photo gallery takes a look back at some of those things which were so ubiquitous during the 70s but have vanished without a trace. How many of these items and trends do you remember and what do you miss most about the 1970s? Do you have retro pictures or nostalgic memories to share with us? Send them online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story or picture will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers. 1 . Raleigh Chopper Raleigh Chopper bikes were top of every child's wish list during the 1970s. The iconic design, inspired by dragsters and 'chopped' motorbikes, epitomoised cool for a generation of youngsters. | Independent NewsPhoto: Independent NewsPhoto Sales 2 . Teasmade What better way to wake up than to the smell of a freshly brewed cup of tea? The teasmade, which had a whiff of Wallace and Gromit about it, was the height of time-saving sophistication during the 1970s. | RaymondPhoto: RaymondPhoto Sales 3 . Concrete tubes in playgrounds Plastic and, increasingly, wood are today the materials of choice when it comes to play equipment. But in 1970s UK, no playground was complete without a concrete tube for youngsters to crawl through or simply hang out inside. |Photo:Photo Sales 4 . Angel Delight This instant dessert was hugely popular in the 1970s, and remains the flavour of their childhood for many people who grew up during the decade. You can still buy Angel Delight, which comes in flavours including butterscotch, strawberry and banana, but it's not as ubiquitious as it was back then. | Glenrothes Gazette Photo: Glenrothes Gazette Photo Sales
BBC News
04-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Celebrating Bristol's links with warship HMS Prince of Wales
Bristol's links with the Royal Navy's largest aircraft carrier have been celebrated ahead of a major deployment to Japan. HMS Prince of Wales is due to set sail in the coming weeks, with the ship not due back in Portsmouth until the end of the year. Ahead of her departure, more than 1,000 people were welcomed onboard for an open day in Portsmouth that included crew, their families and dignitaries from both Bristol and Liverpool, the maritime cities who are officially affiliated with the ship. Captain Will Blackett said: "The various connections we have with this city [Bristol] make this entire community feeling more real and tangible." The relationship between HMS Prince of Wales and Bristol was reaffirmed in 2023 at a ceremony in City Hall where the ship was granted the freedom of the city. Various features on board the vessel have been designed to represent Bristol's expertise in engineering, manufacturing and creativity so the city can be showcased as the ship travels around the is also a Bristol Suite for visiting dignitaries such as heads of state and politicians which contains images including Clifton Suspension Bridge, Concorde and Wallace and Gromit. Also on board, some of the corridors have been named after Bristol streets including Wine Street, Corn Street, Brunel Way and Christmas Steps. The street names hang on the walls adorned with the coat of arms and accompanying Bristol postcodes. The local connections with the ship meant the crew extended an invitation from Capt Will Blackett to BBC Radio Bristol presenter Joe was invited to meet crew members and dignitaries and was given a guided tour of the ship. The tour included access to the bridge from where officers of the watch look out over the flight deck and see around 20 miles (32km) out to sea. The BBC also spoke to Lt Polly Cleaver, who is from Bristol and currently serving on board HMS Prince of Wales. She said of the 1,600 crew, she is yet to meet anyone else from the city but she is sure there will be another Bristolian aboard. She said she lives in the BS3 postcode and it is "so cool" to see parts of the ship named after the city's streets. HMS Prince of Wales will set sail for Japan before the end of April on an eight-month deployment to East Asia. Cpt Blackett said: "If the plan goes right we're going to get all the way to Japan and back, but really our job is just to be on standby for the UK at five days' notice to do anything."
BBC News
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Wallace and Gromit's Feathers McGraw statue unveiled by creator
An evil penguin villain with a red rubber glove for a hat - does he sound familiar?Well, it can only be Wallace and Gromit's Feathers McGraw of course! A bronze statue of the enigmatic McGraw was unveiled in Preston on Thursday. The statue was unveiled by his creator, Oscar-winning animator Nick Park. Crowds gathered in Preston, Lancashire, to watch the was greeted with cheers, and a few playful boos. One spectator got some laughs when he shouted "arrest that chicken".Long thought to be a chicken, Feathers was exposed as a penguin when Wallace and Gromit foiled his plan to rob a museum of a precious diamond. Meanwhile, not far away from Feathers' new statue are Wallace and pair have their very own statues on a bench nearby Preston Markets."As a proud Prestonian, I couldn't be more 'egg-cited' to see our infamous Feathers McGraw joining Wallace and Gromit in my hometown," Nick Park said."I'm not sure how happy Wallace and Gromit will be though to have their arch nemesis clutching the limelight and a little too close for comfort." Who is Feathers McGraw? Feathers McGraw was first introduced in the Wallace and Gromit movies in 1993. He appeared in the Oscar-winning movie The Wrong Trousers as a lodger who stays with Wallace and Gromit. The evil penguin plots to steal the Blue Diamond from the local museum. Feathers returned in a starring role in BAFTA winning Vengeance Most Fowl in 2024.
