Remember the 1970s?

[Milz]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at y..., "Hannah" <ickleronniekinz at y...> wrote:
> Hi!
> 
> To cut a very long story short, I'm looking for information on the 
> late '70s early '80s (1977-1981), as I'm writing a Lucius and 
Narcissa 
> fanfic set in that era.  I've done numerous searches in all kinds 
of 
> search engines, but my endeavours have so far proved, well, 
useless.  
> I also have no access to a public library.
> 
> So, I was wondering if anyone out there in the fandom (especially 
> but not exclusively Brits, as the fic is UK-based) could help me.  
Do 
> you remember the period?  Or do you have any good links you could 
send 
> me?
> 
> I'm basically looking to get a good overall sense of the time.  
What 
> cars were people driving?  What did those not in flares and 
platforms 
> wear?  What kind of music was popular?  What did people do for 
fun?  
> What was going on in the world?  And how were homes decorated?  On 
a 
> more personal note, I'm interested in learning more about the punk 
> movement, and the lifestyle surrounding it.
> 
> Having read that list, do you think you could help me?  Any snippet 
of 
> information will be gratefully recieved.
> 
> Thank you!

I was in elementary school then. But I do remember that Lady Diana 
Spencer was engaged to and eventually married Prince Charles....lots 
of photos from the engagement era, meaning lots of clues about 
fashion and hairstyles during that period. Oh and John Lennon died 
too.

Here's a link to movies from 1980 
http://www.80s.com/Entertainment/Movies/Directory/1980/1980-1.html
They should be able to give you a cultural feeling of the time.

And here's a music link
http://www.80sxchange.com/1980.htm

Milz