That's true. The Thatcher years and everything she contributed (or took away) has been the stuff of great stories. Billy Elliot for instance. Such a great film!
I was even younger than you when she came into power and my real awareness of politics didn't start until she was out, but the name and the mood was dark enough to leave a very bad taste. I very much enjoyed the no. 1 chart topper being The Witch is Dead from The Wizard of Oz following her death.