Growing up in Nottingham in the 1970s: 9 fascinating photos showing how life was in Nottingham in the 1970s

Anyone who was about in the 1970s will tell you that the decade was a tough time for the UK.

From The Troubles in Northern Ireland to the Winter of Discontent, the whole decade was tarnished by a constant stream of negative news stories. 

But depending on your age, the ‘70s could easily be remembered in a positive light. 

With pop stars including David Bowie, Marc Bolan and Noddy Holder all in their pomp, the ‘70s was a time when music, fashion and politics all blurred together. 

It’s hard to believe the start of the 1970s was nearly five-and-a-half decades ago, particularly if you still have vivid memories of the decade. 

As you may have worked out by now, we at Nottingham World love nothing more than taking a trip down memory lane, which is why this week we’re going back to the ‘70s. 

Take a look below at 9 photos of Nottingham in the ‘70s, as we look back and explore what it was like to grow up in Nottingham  in the 1970s