An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
420. Britain in 1974: Thatcher Enters the Ring (Part 4)
February 16, 2024
Description
The horrific Guildford Pub Bombings of Saturday 5th October 1974 sent shockwaves through Britain, worsening the sense of crisis sweeping through the nation. It cast a dark shadow over the election...
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Books Referenced
The Rotter's Club
Author: Jonathan Coe
Context:
Tom mentions this novel in the context of discussing the Birmingham pub bombing, noting it's 'Jonathan Coe's brilliant novel about growing up in Birmingham in the 70s' and that 'The hero's sister's boyfriend dies in it.'