Thanks to an Englishman in Singapore for passing along this LIFFE video from the '80s which has a lot of vintage trading pit footage and shows the exchange before volumes really took off. The video can be a little dry but does a good explanation of the purpose and function of the futures markets.
As a sidenote, some LIFFE alumni are organizing a reunion in London referred to as the Jacketsball
As a sidenote, some LIFFE alumni are organizing a reunion in London referred to as the Jacketsball
