Modern History - Social Developments

14 cards·by chlogolton

When did food rationing end?

July 1954

When was ITV launched?

1955

How many TVs were in use by 1960?

10 million

When did motorway construction begin?

1958

How many people were going to Butlins each week in the 50s?

60000

What were mens weekly wages in 1951?

£8.30

What were mens weekly wages in 1961?

£15.35

What did the 'Angry Young Men' do?

Rebel against traditional theatre and literature

What was the average age of marriage for women in the 50s?

How many women were working in 1951?

Only 1 in 5

Who voted for the Labour Party in the 1951 election?

65% of the working class

Who voted for the Conservative Party in the 1951 election?

80% of the middle class

How many teens were in the UK in 1959?

5 million

What was the most popular teen subcuture in the 50s?

Teddy Boys