You may have noticed on our website that we are celebrating a significant milestone this year… EBS is 50!!!
In 2023 we are celebrating 50 years of being a guiding hand to many on their financial planning journey.
We pride ourselves on the relationships that we build with our clients, many of whom have been with us for a large part of that 50 years! In some cases, we are now working with the third generation of the same family.
So what do you remember about 1973? Here’s some facts for you!
– The Sinclair Cambridge pocket-sized calculator was introduced in August 1973
– British Leyland launched the Austin Allegro and the Reliant Robin was first produced
– 93% of British households had a television set, 78% had a refrigerator, 67% had a washing machine and 43% had a telephone (yes kids, only 43%… and there was usually only 1 phone in the house!)
– 26 March 1973 – The London Stock Exchange admitted women as members for the first time in its history
– December 1973 – A 50mph speed limit was introduced on all roads in the UK to reduce petrol consumption. Government ministers considered petrol rationing; they issued ration books, but they were not used
– 31 December 1973, 12am – a three-day working week came into effect in the UK to reduce power consumption
– The most popular foreign holiday destination was Spain
Here’s to the next 50 years! If we can help you plan for your financial future, please do get in touch with Val or Claire.
