There were some things almost every teenager at the time either had in their bedroom, if they were lucky enough, or coveted.
From posters to perfume, and fashion to furniture, these are the things you could find in a teenager’s bedroom back then.
Did you have any of these things growing up, or were there any you desperately wanted?
If you enjoyed this slice of 60s and 70s nostalgia, you might like this look back at catchphrases that were on everyone’s lips at the time.
5. An Atari games console
Video games really burst onto the scene in the 70s, with the Atari Video Computer System, later the Atari 2600, becoming one of the most popular home games consoles. Space Invaders and Pong were among the best-selling games of the time. | Getty Images Photo: Sascha Steinbach
6. Instamatic camera
The Kodak Instamatic camera revolutionised amateur photography when it was launched in 1963, with the affordable, easy-to-load point-and-shoot camera becoming one of the most sought-after gadgets. Teenagers everywhere wanted one to record their lives for posterity. | Getty Images Photo: Frank Brooks/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive
7. A beanbag
A beanbag was an essential household accessory for lounging around on in the late 60s and 70s, when they could be found in many a teenager's bedroom | Getty Images Photo: Dove/Daily Express/Hulton Archive
8. Incense sticks
Incense sticks were synonymous with the hippie movement of the 60s and 70s. The earthy aroma of patchouli in particular wafted around many a teenager's bedroom back then. A Popular incense smells in the 1970s included earthy and sweet Patchouli and rich, woody Sandalwood, alongside spiritual scents like Frankincense, and the Hindu-inspired Nag Champa. The era's love for musk also extended to incense, making Musk a common and popular scent. A member of the Hare Krishna movement is pictured here selling incense sticks at an outdoor concert in 1972. | Getty Images Photo: Evening Standard/Hulton Archive