There are lots of things that were acceptable back then which you wouldn’t dream of doing today.
In some cases that’s because the law has changed, in others it’s due to shifting attitudes, and often it’s a combination of the two.
Below are just some of the things which were commonplace in the UK during the 70s that might surprise you if you weren’t around then.
Do you remember doing any of these things, or do you recall your parents doing them? And what other things could you get away with in the 70s that you can’t today?
9. No car seats for children
Car seats for children only became mandatory in 2006. Back in the 70s, it was common for youngsters to ride in the front seat beside their parents, despite the danger. | Getty Images Photo: P. Shirley/Daily Express/Hulton Archive