Sharon Cooper Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) Happy Birthday to all celebrating their birthday today Especially Bridget (Sharon) my Misssus & eamsey both 50. When they were born there was no Family car, television, phones,(wealthy people only) mobile phones, Ipods, cd players, tape recorders dvd players, no computers, no fridges, washing machines, dish washers (Again perhaps only by the wealthiest), most houses didn't have a shower or bath and in sharons case did'nt even have an inside toilet. No Tescos,Morrisons, Asdas, no holidays abroad, East coast was the place to go and no cheap flights. people had carbuncles, boils and bee stings were treated with Blue Bags and Poultices were often slapped onto bruises & sprains. No Chinese take aways, no Kebabs, Mcdonalds, Frankie & Bennies or retail parks with Currys, Pc world and Pets at home stores on them, No Ikea, no Sky and football was confined to Saturday afternoons at 3.00 pm Schools had witches for head teachers, you got caned and have visits from the dick nurse and you had a medical every year (cough please) You went to the pub for your pint, bingo or a working mens club, miners welfare for entertainment or the occasional visit to the city for the 'pictures' but there were Flicks on just about every corner oh yeah and trains were Steam driven (in the main). No northern soul!! Edited February 21, 2008 by bridget
Harry Crosby Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Happy birthday, have a great day all the best HARRY
Eamesy Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Happy Birthday to all celebrating their birthday today Especially Bridget (Sharon) my Misssus & eamsey both 50. When they were born there was no Family car, television, phones,(wealthy people only) mobile phones, Ipods, cd players, tape recorders dvd players, no computers, no fridges, washing machines, dish washers (Again perhaps only by the wealthiest), most houses didn't have a shower or bath and in sharons case did'nt even have an inside toilet. No Tescos,Morrisons, Asdas, no holidays abroad, East coast was the place to go and no cheap flights. people had carbuncles, boils and bee stings were treated with Blue Bags and Poultices were often slapped onto bruises & sprains. No Chinese take aways, no Kebabs, Mcdonalds, Frankie & Bennies or retail parks with Currys, Pc world and Pets at home stores on them, No Ikea, no Sky and football was confined to Saturday afternoons at 3.00 pm Schools had witches for head teachers, you got caned and have visits from the dick nurse and you had a medical every year (cough please) You went to the pub for your pint, bingo or a working mens club, miners welfare for entertainment or the occasional visit to the city for the 'pictures' but there were Flicks on just about every corner oh yeah and trains were Steam driven (in the main). No northern soul!! Thanks for that!!!!! Very Happy Birthday Bridget, have a great day!!! Remember most of that, dont recall the dick nurse though !!!!!!!! Alan
Paul McKay Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Many happy returns of the day Bridget and Alan!
Guest in town Mikey Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) Proving my job can have some uses, here are some average prices from then, and now. Average prices in 1958 (in new pence) White loaf 4.5p 2008 = 121p pound of beef 26.5p 2008 = 636p pound of pork 20.0p 2008 = 723p Back Bacon lb 25.4p 2008 = 1050p lb of lard ;-) 7.6p Pint of milk 3.3p 2008 = 54p 6 eggs (Size 2) 2.3p 2008 = 310p lb of white potatoes 12.4p (this is a freeak years previously it was 9.6p and in 1959 9.8p) 2008 = 100p (per KG) Sugar 39.2p 2008 = 99p Beer (bottled pint) 10.1p 2008 = 270 (draft) 20 fags 19.6p 2008 = 564p The headline rate of inflation between Jan 1958 and Jan 2008 is 1624.4% Edited February 21, 2008 by in town Mikey
Guest Lucy Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Happy Birthday Alan 50 years young, hope to see on the 8th Lucyxx
Sharon Cooper Posted February 21, 2008 Author Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks for that!!!!! Very Happy Birthday Bridget, have a great day!!! Remember most of that, dont recall the dick nurse though !!!!!!!! Alan Ooppsss better qualify that! dick nurse was the Nit Nurse (headlice)
Eamesy Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Proving my job can have some uses, here are some average prices from then, and now. Average prices in 1958 (in new pence) White loaf 4.5p 2008 = 121p pound of beef 26.5p 2008 = 636p pound of pork 20.0p 2008 = 723p Back Bacon lb 25.4p 2008 = 1050p lb of lard ;-) 7.6p Pint of milk 3.3p 2008 = 54p 6 eggs (Size 2) 2.3p 2008 = 310p lb of white potatoes 12.4p (this is a freeak years previously it was 9.6p and in 1959 9.8p) 2008 = 100p (per KG) Sugar 39.2p 2008 = 99p Beer (bottled pint) 10.1p 2008 = 270 (draft) 20 fags 19.6p 2008 = 564p The headline rate of inflation between Jan 1958 and Jan 2008 is 1624.4% Like it!! Terraced house in Reading 1958 - £1500, 2008 - £250,000. Also remember milkman coming on horse & cart, bloke lighting the gas street lights at night! Alan
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 No northern soul!! ...but plenty of records that are now being played at 'Northen Venues', eh? ... Happy birthday to both celebrators - Eamesy you don't look a day over 49, mate! TONE
Guest in town Mikey Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Like it!! Terraced house in Reading 1958 - £1500, 2008 - £250,000. Also remember milkman coming on horse & cart, bloke lighting the gas street lights at night! Alan We used to get a fair amount of requests for info like that for peoples 40th and 50th wedding anniversary parties. I guess less and less people are seeing that landmark in their lives now, which is a big shame. It can fit nicely into a little speech.
Deegee Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Happy Birthday to all celebrating their birthday today Especially Bridget (Sharon) my Misssus & eamsey both 50. When they were born there was no Family car, television, phones,(wealthy people only) mobile phones, Ipods, cd players, tape recorders dvd players, no computers, no fridges, washing machines, dish washers (Again perhaps only by the wealthiest), most houses didn't have a shower or bath and in sharons case did'nt even have an inside toilet. No Tescos,Morrisons, Asdas, no holidays abroad, East coast was the place to go and no cheap flights. people had carbuncles, boils and bee stings were treated with Blue Bags and Poultices were often slapped onto bruises & sprains. No Chinese take aways, no Kebabs, Mcdonalds, Frankie & Bennies or retail parks with Currys, Pc world and Pets at home stores on them, No Ikea, no Sky and football was confined to Saturday afternoons at 3.00 pm Schools had witches for head teachers, you got caned and have visits from the dick nurse and you had a medical every year (cough please) You went to the pub for your pint, bingo or a working mens club, miners welfare for entertainment or the occasional visit to the city for the 'pictures' but there were Flicks on just about every corner oh yeah and trains were Steam driven (in the main). No northern soul!! cool! Happy Birthday to both!
Guest sharona Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Eamsey Happy Birthday!!!! You remember the man lighting the gas lamps ? Do you remember having to leave a parking light on your car if parked on street over night? My mum told me about that Shaz xx
Sharon Cooper Posted February 22, 2008 Author Posted February 22, 2008 Thanks for the memories!! and the best wishes. Sharon
KevH Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 Thanks for the memories!! and the best wishes. Sharon no electric either,in fact still no electric in Pilsley!! .Running your stuff on a generator with a bloody big wheel attached.OOOH,,,the size of them hamsters in Derbyshire!!. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHARON and EAMSEY.
Sharon Cooper Posted February 25, 2008 Author Posted February 25, 2008 no electric either,in fact still no electric in Pilsley!! .Running your stuff on a generator with a bloody big wheel attached.OOOH,,,the size of them hamsters in Derbyshire!!. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHARON and EAMSEY. Thanks Kev!! Was hoping you hadn`t noticed the large rodent outside the back doors at the Welfare!! Can`t wait to get to Prestatyn and move into the 21st century by feeding that electic meter!! Anyway, thanks for the birthday wishes you cheeky young whippersnapper! xx
Guest vinylvixen Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 Proving my job can have some uses, here are some average prices from then, and now. Average prices in 1958 (in new pence) White loaf 4.5p 2008 = 121p pound of beef 26.5p 2008 = 636p pound of pork 20.0p 2008 = 723p Back Bacon lb 25.4p 2008 = 1050p lb of lard ;-) 7.6p Pint of milk 3.3p 2008 = 54p 6 eggs (Size 2) 2.3p 2008 = 310p lb of white potatoes 12.4p (this is a freeak years previously it was 9.6p and in 1959 9.8p) 2008 = 100p (per KG) Sugar 39.2p 2008 = 99p Beer (bottled pint) 10.1p 2008 = 270 (draft) 20 fags 19.6p 2008 = 564p The headline rate of inflation between Jan 1958 and Jan 2008 is 1624.4% You forgot the pipecleaners, Brasso and firelighters Not to mention the range blackening, kindling, Trill, Nappysan, crisps with the blue twist, mascara that you had to spit on and vinegar to clean the windows....happy birthday to you both. Jo x
Sharon Cooper Posted February 28, 2008 Author Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) You forgot the pipecleaners, Brasso and firelighters Not to mention the range blackening, kindling, Trill, Nappysan, crisps with the blue twist, mascara that you had to spit on and vinegar to clean the windows....happy birthday to you both. Jo x Yep forgot lots of things, thought about a few others since, like Madam Pompador hair spray that my mum used, in a little squeeze bottle that used to gunge up, My dad used to spit on his hands and stroke back his hair, eeehhhh. Lard sandwiches and Spangle sweets. At christmas we often got a Compendium of Games. Morris Minors and Ford Anglias and Triumph Heralds, eeehhh llaasssss, them were days. Edited February 28, 2008 by bridget
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