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7/7

London bombed, Live 8, and the Olympics won.

What happened

4 milestones of 2005

Jul 7

7/7 London Bombings

Four suicide bombers attacked London's transport system during morning rush hour β€” three on the Tube, one on a bus. 52 innocent people killed, over 700 injured. London's darkest day since the Blitz.

Terrorism β€” honor the 52 victims by name where possible. Dignity. No Islamophobia.

What was playing

70% local Β· 30% international

What was in cinemas

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Mike Newell β€” The franchise darkened. The Triwizard Tournament.

Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit

Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit

Park/Box β€” Aardman's full-length masterpiece. Very British.

Batman Begins

Batman Begins

Christopher Nolan β€” Christian Bale. The Dark Knight reborn.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Andrew Adamson β€” Major UK release β€” TMDB 7.1

Kingdom of Heaven

Kingdom of Heaven

Ridley Scott β€” Major UK release β€” TMDB 7.0

What was on TV

Doctor Who Returns

2005-present β€” Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper. Russell T Davies brought the Doctor back. 'Fantastic!'

Peep Show

2003-2015 β€” Mark and Jeremy. Internal monologue comedy. Cult classic.

X Factor

2004-2018 β€” Simon Cowell's juggernaut dominated Saturday nights.

How much things cost

Currency: GBP

Pint of milk38p
Pint of bitterΒ£2.30
Average houseΒ£160,956
Litre of petrol87p

Inflation: 2.1%

Economy strong. House prices booming. But Iraq war and 7/7 cast long shadows.

Then vs. Now

Inflation-adjusted values

Pint of milkONS
2005 (GBP)
38p
β†’
Today's value (Β£)
--
Pint of bitterBBPA
2005 (GBP)
Β£2.30
β†’
Today's value (Β£)
--
Average houseONS
2005 (GBP)
Β£160,956
β†’
Today's value (Β£)
--
Litre of petrolRAC
2005 (GBP)
87p
β†’
Today's value (Β£)
--

Technology

YouTube

Video sharing launched. British content creators would thrive.

iPod nano

Apple's slimmest iPod. Everyone had white earbuds.

MySpace

Arctic Monkeys famously built their fanbase on MySpace.

Pop Culture

Fashion

Indie sleaze β€” skinny jeans, Converse, band teesPete Doherty's dishevelled lookUgg bootsHoodies (controversially)

Slang

Chavβ€” Derogatory term for working-class youth (controversial)
Bareβ€” Very, a lot
Banterβ€” Playful teasing

Behavior

  • 7/7 showed London's resilience β€” 'we are not afraid'
  • Arctic Monkeys proved the internet could make bands
  • Doctor Who's return united Saturday evening viewing

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