Are generational differences the fault line in Britain?

Are generational differences the fault line in Britain?

Generational differences are sometimes considered one of the fault lines in Britain today, with the predicament of Millennials much discussed as a societal and political challenge. Examination of research data from TGI confirms that the position of today’s 20-34...
TGI: what did we eat in 1969?

TGI: what did we eat in 1969?

 Fishpaste, Rice Pudding, Yoghurt, Pasta Food usage reported by TGI in 1969 offers a picture of long-lived staples jostling for larder (or increasingly fridge) space with newly-growing and more fashionable categories.  ‘Meat and fishpaste spreads’ were still to be...
Is sexual harassment old news?

Is sexual harassment old news?

1992’s workforce knew very well what constituted sexual harassment.  What was tolerated then is unacceptable now. Inappropriate behaviour in some high-profile environments is headline news today, but it has long been a matter for concern.  25 years ago in 1992, the...
How have our eating habits changed?

How have our eating habits changed?

These days, any main street has a plethora of restaurants and cafes to suit every taste: in addition to Chinese and Indian we have a choice of Italian, Turkish, Japanese, Thai, vegetarian, fusion, Polish etc.  You can eat formally or informally, you can take-away. You...
The genesis of AMSR’s online archive

The genesis of AMSR’s online archive

It’s very interesting how important nomenclature can be, especially when you move into an area outside of your personal expertise. When we first started looking for a system to house our archive, our searches kept presenting us with document management systems, which...