It was a decade full of great music, from disco to punk; fantastic movies, from Jaws and Star Wars to The Godfather; and classic video games, like Space Invaders.
But it was also a tough time, with soaring unemployment and industrial unrest creating great hardship for many people.
While many of you probably have great memories of the 70s, there are lots of things you’d probably rather forget - including certain fashions, food and fragrances forever associated with that decade.
Below are just some of the things you probably don’t miss about the 70s if you were around.
What do you think were the best and worst things about 70s life in the UK? Let us know in the comments section or by emailing [email protected].
9. The power cuts
The miners strike led to power shortages in the UK during the 70s, when blackouts became common. Things got so bad that in 1974 a three-day working week was introduced to preserve energy. People muddled through, ensuring they had candles and torches at the ready. | Getty Images Photo: Angela Deane-Drummond/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive