The stock market in 1945 and the Atlee labour government: 1945-51
Thirteen conservative years: 1951-64
Inflationary years: 1964-79
The Thatcher years: 1979-90
Appendix: Stock market indices, 1945-98
Market value of institutional funds, 1945-95
Takeover bids, 1957-98
Successful takeover bids of UK companies
Agreed mergers
Failed, lapsed or withdrawn takeover bids
Equity rights issues and fixed interest issues
Highest one-day percentage movements.