The Anonymous Widower

Memories Of Old Money

I don’t specifically remember Decimalisation-Day on the 15th February, 1971, which is fifty years ago today.

But I do have a few memories of the old currency.

1. Before 1970, I served in pubs and will always remember that three bottles of Guinness at 1/8 each cost five shillings.
2. I once complained to British Rail about a late train from Glasgow to Manchester and received a nine shilling postal order in return.
3. I also remember the Kings Head theatre pub did everything in old money for some years, until the till broke.

You just got on with the change.

February 15, 2021 - Posted by AnonW | Finance | Money