The 1970s were a turning point for the United Kingdom. Factories fell silent, new music exploded, and entire cities wrestled with change—from strikes and street protests to punk bands and immigrant communities reshaping the cultural map.
In this video, we travel through five of Britain’s most important cities during this unforgettable decade: Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, and London. Each had its own identity, its own rhythm—and its own fight to survive.
🔧 Industry was fading.
🎶 New voices were rising.
⚡ Cities were being tested—and transformed.
From council flats to corner pubs, steelworks to sound systems, we’ll walk the streets and hear the stories that defined the era. And by the end, you might just see these places in a whole new light.
Which city do you think changed the most during the '70s? Let us know in the comments.