Social Developments: Scientific and Leisure Developments Flashcards
(17 cards)
What category were most technological advancements under in this era?
Quality of life improvements
What technology was developed that Britain originally kept secret?
Hovercraft Technology
What was the state of Hovercrafts by 1968?
They could take people on trips to France
What was a limitation of Hovercraft development?
Not enough money was being out in by the government
What was significant about the Hovercraft in terms of British Innovation?
It showed that British inventors could still make revolutionary new inventions
What was a limitation with Hovercraft Production in Britain?
They could not produce many
What did the Hovercraft technology development also help with in terms of gardening?
New lawnmower types created
How many TV’S in 1951 compared to 1964?
1951 300,000 TV sets 1964 over 13 million TV sets
What fraction of leisure time was taken up by TV’s in 1969?
1/4
By what percentage had journeys done by car increased by from 1954 to 1974?
Increased by 40%
By what percentage did package holiday purchases increase from 1966-70?
Went up by 4%
How much did 2 week holidays to Spain cost in this era?
£20
What year was Tony Benn the Minister of Technology in?
1966
What year was the Post Office Tower completed?
1965
Which nation did Britain collaborate with to build Concorde?
France
What year was Concorde completeted?
1967
What material did clothes start to be made out of?
Plastic
