1988-1997 Don't Look Back in Anger
Browse archive audio and memories of the Today Generation of an era that witnessed two momentous election results - in the UK and South Africa.
Elections in South Africa - 26-29 April 1994
Nelson Mandela votes in the first free South African elections after the collapse of apartheid.
From the archive: the 1994 electionStephen Morris on the closure of The Hacienda
"If we don’t get 300 grand by the end of the day then The Hacienda will close."
Ian Denyer on changing employment
"Following the '90s building slump (and three redundancies later) I went self-employed, back to odd–jobbing, carpentry and decorating."
Labour election victory - 2 May 1997
Conservative rule comes to an end with Tony Blair's New Labour landslide victory.
From the archive: Labour landslideRoger Troughton on the 1997 Election
"When Tony Blair won I took the Friday off work (because I knew I'd sit up into the small hours watching the results) and, after a late breakfast, drove to Wasdale and climbed Scafell Pike!"
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