How Britons survived blackouts in the 70s, from queuing for candles to gas mantles

Warnings from the National Grid that Britons could experience three-hour power blackouts in a worst-case scenario this winter have led some on a trip down memory lane. How Brits survived blackouts in the 1970s 🕯️⬇️

“We were less addicted to electricity [back then],” says Steve Speakman, 69, as he recalls the power blackouts of the 70s.in a worst-case scenario this winter have led some on a trip down memory lane.

By the end of 1973, coal was running low and the Government, led by Conservative Prime Minister Edward Heath, introduced the three-day week to conserve energy. This week, people have been sharing a clip online of a 1976 government advert in which the chef Delia Smith fronted a campaign helping people to use less energy. In it, she urged people to cook all their meals together.

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