Ontarian1981 Â Â 10 #181 Posted March 12, 2018 No pound sign on keyboard ? So I'm not alone then ? Â It's a North American thing. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
St Petre   85 #182 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dwileflonker   10 #183 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ontarian1981   10 #184 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
spider1   11 #185 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: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
St Petre   85 #186 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
scottcross   17 #187 Posted March 20, 2018 £16 per week 1970 mining apprentice Ellington colliery, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
spider1   11 #188 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
leftin60   10 #189 Posted March 22, 2018 4 guineas (£4. 4 shillings) 1954. Co op cash office Gower St. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jim Hardie   517 #190 Posted March 22, 2018 4 guineas (£4. 4 shillings) 1954. Co op cash office Gower St.  Did it arrive through a brass tube? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ant68   21 #191 Posted March 22, 2018 I was on £1 an hour n ‘86 when i got my first proper job. Then moved down south in ‘88 and was on £7000. I thought i was a millionaire - but then the rent etc came out lol..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
St Petre   85 #192 Posted March 23, 2018 Did it arrive through a brass tube? So it wasn't only Banner's that did that ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...