In the late 1970s, every year at the Notting Hill Carnival ended in a riot reflecting poor relations between the Metropolitan Police and black youth
In the late 1970s, every year at the Notting Hill Carnival ended in a riot reflecting poor relations between the Metropolitan Police and black youth
As the level of civil disturbances rose in the 1970s riot police complained of only having dustbin lids and traffic cones for protection
The Wood Green riot in 1977 was a prelude to the 1981 summer of riots as a large crowd tried to halt a planned National Front demonstration
Why a single black mother dreaded Christmas in 1977
1977 saw several violent attacks on punk rock bands as Britain celebrated Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee as Tony McMahon discovers