Mickey Bavington UK Social History
Welcome to my channel — a space dedicated to uncovering and remembering the social history of Britain through stories, documentaries, and music.
I explore the lives of ordinary working-class people and how we lived throughout the last century:
How we were housed and how we worked
The rise of the welfare state and its impact on our communities
The struggles and triumphs of everyday life
How attitudes and society have changed over the past 50 years
Through researched documentaries, I bring to life the highs and lows of our shared history — the moments that shaped us, the memories that connect us, and the glow of community and family life that defined earlier generations.
Alongside these stories, I also share my original songs inspired by the people, culture, and times that made us who we are. From music and fashion to the resilience of our forefathers, my songs celebrate and honor the history we should never forget.
HOW WE SHOPPED FROM HOME BEFORE THE INTERNET
WHAT COST £1 IN 1981 COMPARED TO TODAY AMAZING
THE TOYS & GAMES WE ALL WANTED 198s BRITAIN
Back to the 70s: When Life Was Harder… and We Were Fitter
How Much Did Household Appliances Cost in the 70s vs Today
Life on the Parade: 1970s Estate Shops Remembered
Budget Toys of the ’70s: So Bad They Were Brilliant
Holidays Like It’s 1975! A Look Back at Where We Went and What It Cost
1970s When We Mended, Reused, and Recycled Without Thinking
Growing Up With 1970s Magazines What we read and lost
The Future Was 1970s: Electronic Toys & Gadgets That Changed Christmas
WHAT A POUND WOULD BUY YOU IN 1971 YOU'LL BE SHOCKED
BRITAIN'S LOST LAUNDRETTES ONCE AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE
1970s Britain what we had to drink at Christmas time those booze faves would we drink them today?
🚫 The “Unsafe” 1970s: Banned Items, Lost Ads & Dangerous Trends?
1980s BRITAIN WERE THEY REALLY DANGEROUS TIMES?
THE BRITISH CHARITY SHOP AND HOW ITS ADAPTED TO SURVIVE. THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGES
HOUSEHOLD HORRORS FROM THE 1970'S | DARE WE USE THEM TODAY?
THE DIRTY JOBS OF THE 1970'S WOULD WE DO THEM TODAY?
BEDROOM TAX FOR THE UNEMPLOYED IN BRITAN HOW HOMES WERE LOST
Benefits Britain the Thatcher years of the 1980s part of the welfare state in social history
Benefits Britain and how the national assistance was born , a change in our social history
THE BEGINNING OF BRITAIN'S WELFARE STATE NATIONAL ASSISTANCE
THE POOR LAW BRITAIN'S EARLY WELFARE HOW THEY SURVIVED
THE END OF THE HIGH STREET IN BRITAIN THE SUPERMARKET TAKEOVER
THE RISE AND FALL OF TV RENTALS IN BRITAIN | A SHORT DOCUMENTARY
The Evolution of The Personal Loan in the UK | A Deeper Dive into their History
The History Of The Credit Card in The UK
The Catalogue | Club Book| The history of Mail Order Credit.
VIENNA FOR THE BRAIN DRAIN MICKEY BAVINGTON ORIGINAL SONG