Smashing the Window

Britain in the 1960s, 70s and 80s (mostly): Cultures, Counter-Cultures, Politics, Representations

“So can anyone tell me why there is still an underwear factory in ‘Coronation Street’?”

Posted by Jack on November 11, 2009

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As a way of opening a seminar which followed an introductory lecture on the economic and social effects of the Industrial Revolution (not a small topic!), I thought this was a flash of inspiration on my part. Only time will tell whether my students feel the same way. My pre-occupation with them and all matters related to my new (part-time) academic environment explains my recent blogging silence.

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