I remember watching this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rOzF3QpJcw
I remember watching this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rOzF3QpJcw
It seemed to be on always especially when we got home from school. I don't think there was daytime TV then so they put it on before kids programs. I remember things like Mars bars were 9d which became 4p. So two Mars bars in old money was 1/6d but 8p in new. As LSD and decimal ran in parallel for some time shopkeepers were obliged to take both but some weren't keen on snotty nosed schools kids insisting on paying a shilling and a sixpence - 7.5p for such sweets rather than 8p.Originally Posted by RogerB
Fantastic ,I too remember this, Its funny how a thread can go off on a tangent but its all good stuff,(for us Wrinklies anyway)!
"The only difference between me and a madman is that i'm not mad".(Salvador Dali)
Brings back memories. I got really mad with Italian cafe when my lunchtime 4d pasty was suddenly 4p. All I got was a shrug when I queried it and take it or leave it attitude.
Alcohol doesn't solve problems .... but then again, neither does milk.
That's What I call inflation.
"The only difference between me and a madman is that i'm not mad".(Salvador Dali)
Can't say I remember that, although I did recognise Mum from On The Buses.
I've just joined Alcoholics Anonymous - I still drink, just under a different name.(Graffiti from The Retreat in Reading)
yes Doris Hare I think also seen in the likes of Benny Hill and Corrie among'st others.
"The only difference between me and a madman is that i'm not mad".(Salvador Dali)
Yes I do remember that as well I also remember Buying the Odd pint bottle of cider in the Off Licence in £/S/D with me paper round money as I was only about 14 at the time and not old enough to go in a Pub.
Don't You just hate Pubs that say
( We don't stock any Real Ales as theres Just no call for it.)
Ah, I bought Woodbines with my paper round money, from same shop as I had the round from. Seems life for nippers was much easier then, no ID card to buy fags or boozeYes I do remember that as well I also remember Buying the Odd pint bottle of cider in the Off Licence in £/S/D with me paper round money as I was only about 14 at the time and not old enough to go in a Pub.
I even managed to buy vinegar on a Sunday from same shop
For the younger viewers, it was illegal to sell non perishable items on Sundays, and most shops except newsagents were shut, by law, anyway
I drink to make others more interesting
Anybody remember the the bottle and jug at your local pub, managed to obtain much underage cider through these means.
"The only difference between me and a madman is that i'm not mad".(Salvador Dali)
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