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.
- Before 1970, I served in pubs and will always remember that three bottles of Guinness at 1/8 each cost five shillings.
- I once complained to British Rail about a late train from Glasgow to Manchester and received a nine shilling postal order in return.
- 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.
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