In article , Paul Kelly
writes

"Barry & Iris McCanna" wrote in message
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"Kay Easton" wrote in message
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nah, he means 63/6d - don't you remember the habit of quoting
everything
in shillings? Shoes always seemed to be 49/11d
--
Kay Easton

Kay,

Yes, Dolcis shoes - 49/11d, 59/11d, 69/11d, 79/11d and the really
expensive ones, 89/11d!


I'm trying to put these numbers in proper context. How much was a pint of
beer then?

I don't know, but round about that time my father, a professional in a
senior management position, achieved the salary of £3000 a year!
--
Kay Easton

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