Rising living standards Flashcards
1
Q
What was Britain’s infrastructure like in 1951?
A
Run down, in need of modernising as well as housing developments to replace the war damage.
2
Q
What was done to improve the infrastructure?
A
Pre war slums were cleared and new towns built such as Kirby in Merseyside.
3
Q
What happened to mens weekly wages? What did this lead to?
A
In 1952 they rose from £8.30 and 10 years later rose to £15.35. People could buy more with their money which lead to economic inflation.
4
Q
What happened to homeownership?
A
It increased, helped by the easy access to cheap mortgages. but people living in council houses and rented accommodation still outnumbered private homeownership.
