Back in my day

[DallasDad]

A Tanner = a sixpence or a thrupenny bit?

I always thought a sixpence was 2 and a half p in new money.

Yep you said 2.5p not 2.5d and 2.5p = 6d i.e. a Tanner.

[ClothCap]

surprised there was no mention of cigs & booze.

When i started smoking, a packet of 20 players no 6 cost about 20p

Also, i definitely remember buying a pint of cider for 13p in the late 1970s

!! Boomer alert !!

[The Plantswoman]

FTFY

That's a tanner in real money (And I said Tanner not Tenner for the hard of hearing at the back).

"Four fruit salads or Black Jacks used to cost 1d. It wasn't long before they became 1/2p each!"

BBC ON THIS DAY | 15 | 1971: Memories of a lost currency

A Tanner = a sixpence or a thrupenny bit?

I always thought a sixpence was 2 and a half p in new money.

[DallasDad]

The first thing I ever remember buying is an Amazin Raisin Bar for 2 & a half pence.
Damn good they were...

FTFY

That's a tanner in real money (And I said Tanner not Tenner for the hard of hearing at the back).

"Four fruit salads or Black Jacks used to cost 1d. It wasn't long before they became 1/2p each!"

BBC ON THIS DAY | 15 | 1971: Memories of a lost currency

[Mordac]

I wa in pets at home the other day. Guinea pigs have gone up from £1.05 to £10. Its a disgrace.

How are you supposed to feed a family of 4 at that price? Foie Gras is far cheaper.

Threaded.

[original PM]

Wow both petrol and food were more expensive in real terms when I was about 18 than now

Although I bought my current house at the worst time doh

[The Plantswoman]

Surprised there was no mention of cigs & booze.

When I started smoking, a packet of 20 Players No 6 cost about 20p

Also, I definitely remember buying a pint of cider for 13p in the late 1970s

Probably still can in our local cider house, Tuckers Grave.
Rough as hell & the rats hairs are at no extra cost!

[OwlHoot]

Surprised there was no mention of cigs & booze.

When I started smoking, a packet of 20 Players No 6 cost about 20p

Also, I definitely remember buying a pint of cider for 13p in the late 1970s

[vetran]

I wa in pets at home the other day. Guinea pigs have gone up from £1.05 to £10. Its a disgrace.

you are Richard Gere and I claim my five free tickets to a Premiere

[BrilloPad]

I wa in pets at home the other day. Guinea pigs have gone up from £1.05 to £10. Its a disgrace.

[The Plantswoman]

The first thing I ever remember buying is an Amaisin Raisin Bar for 2 & a half pence.

Damn good they were...

[vetran]

Here you go pick a year and marvel how much things cost!


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