Ontarian1981 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 No pound sign on keyboard ? So I'm not alone then ? It's a North American thing. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Petre Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 As to wages, in fact wage packets, I recall (early 60's) they came sealed with that green gooey stuff that once it was opened it could not be re-sealed so you couldn't claim being short changed. Some wage packets came with all the information on the front of the packet, not very private. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwileflonker Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 It's a North American thing. lol Try For US Keyboard Windows: 1) Alt+0163 (on numpad with Num Lock on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontarian1981 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Try For US Keyboard Windows: 1) Alt+0163 (on numpad with Num Lock on Thanks, but it's quicker to type Quid ---------- Post added 18-03-2018 at 14:45 ---------- As to wages, in fact wage packets, I recall (early 60's) they came sealed with that green gooey stuff that once it was opened it could not be re-sealed so you couldn't claim being short changed. Some wage packets came with all the information on the front of the packet, not very private. I remember in later years the notes were protruding at one corner, so you could count them before opening the packet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider1 Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 My first week as a junior messenger at the Midland Bank's 'Market Place' branch (it's now the Banker's Draft pub) was in October 1970. I got £13/7/- plus 12/- "large town allowance". That's £13.35 + 60p for youngsters who don't remember real money.. You know Molly Mullvaney then she worked there parents pub landlords :hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Petre Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 You know Molly Mullvaney then she worked there parents pub landlords :hihi: Would that pub have been the Ellesmere Hotel in Pitsmoor ? ---------- Post added 20-03-2018 at 01:09 ---------- Thanks, but it's quicker to type Quid ---------- Post added 18-03-2018 at 14:45 ---------- I remember in later years the notes were protruding at one corner, so you could count them before opening the packet. Yes Mr.T. and 5k dunt sound reight for 5 Quid a week to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcross Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 £16 per week 1970 mining apprentice Ellington colliery, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider1 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) Would that pub have been the Ellesmere Hotel in Pitsmoor ? ---------- Post added 20-03-2018 at 01:09 ---------- Yes Mr.T. and 5k dunt sound reight for 5 Quid a week to me. Quote: Originally Posted by spider1 View Post You know Molly Mullvaney then she worked there parents pub landlords Would that pub have been the Ellesmere Hotel in Pitsmoor ? Yes her parents had the Ellesmere pub Phill and joyce mullvaney then close shop in walkley:hihi: doug sellars jim shuffleton pete owen were messengers then Edited March 20, 2018 by spider1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftin60 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 4 guineas (£4. 4 shillings) 1954. Co op cash office Gower St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Hardie Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 4 guineas (£4. 4 shillings) 1954. Co op cash office Gower St. Did it arrive through a brass tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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