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Post by otium (EPBS) on Feb 11, 2020 19:19:59 GMT 1
Seems it was the last day of 1960.
I do recall collecting them and the last date was 59 I think.
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Post by terrierpark on Feb 11, 2020 19:24:21 GMT 1
Lucky Bags.....6d. A weekly treat from the sweet shop right next to St. Peter’s school in Birstall. Football special Birstall Smithies to Leeds Road return 2s, entrance 2s, programme 6d. Marvellous. Farthings stopped being used in 1961 so I don’t remember actually using them, knew what they were though. If the old currency was reinstated today I wouldn’t have the slightest problem using it again. Coat pockets would need reinforcing though. Crikey i went to St Peter's left in 79, but dont remember a sweet shop. Im guessing it was one of the terraced cottages across the road just up from the white bear pub? The best sweet shop in Birstall was "Goodies" Before that it was Blakelys a right small shop opposite the market place but they didnt like weighing 2oz of spice out there lol. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2020 19:24:22 GMT 1
Lucky Bags.....6d. A weekly treat from the sweet shop right next to St. Peter’s school in Birstall. Football special Birstall Smithies to Leeds Road return 2s, entrance 2s, programme 6d. Marvellous. Farthings stopped being used in 1961 so I don’t remember actually using them, knew what they were though. If the old currency was reinstated today I wouldn’t have the slightest problem using it again. Coat pockets would need reinforcing though. 1959 wasn't it? Stopped minting them in 1956. Demonetised in late 1960. |
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Feb 11, 2020 19:32:30 GMT 1
Lucky Bags.....6d. A weekly treat from the sweet shop right next to St. Peter’s school in Birstall. Football special Birstall Smithies to Leeds Road return 2s, entrance 2s, programme 6d. Marvellous. Farthings stopped being used in 1961 so I don’t remember actually using them, knew what they were though. If the old currency was reinstated today I wouldn’t have the slightest problem using it again. Coat pockets would need reinforcing though. Crikey i went to St Peter's left in 79, but dont remember a sweet shop. Im guessing it was one of the terraced cottages across the road just up from the white bear pub? The best sweet shop in Birstall was "Goodies" Before that it was Blakelys a right small shop opposite the market place but they didnt like weighing 2oz of spice out there lol. I’m talking about the original St. P school down on Kirkgate. The sweet shop was at the junction of Leyland Road, Kirkgate and Church Street. You went to the new St. P, like my brother and sister did. |
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Post by terrierpark on Feb 11, 2020 19:35:43 GMT 1
I have a few reasons why i wont be rushing to renew.
I would like to know what division we will be in for a start.That wont be possible but at least id like to see us in a much safer position .
I would also like to change seats as those around me never appreciated my foresight. indeed many words have been exchanged.
I told them at the start of last season when we were playing well but losing and Wagner was playing with very few attckers that we would become demoralised and get relegated
I told them Billing was crap as he wouldnt frame himself and get stuck in
I told them Kongolo didnt look interested when he came back from injury last season and that he didnt look the same player. Get behind them they cried then stopped coming to the games after relegation was confirmed.
Interestingly no one argued over Flo though lol
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Post by terrierpark on Feb 11, 2020 19:37:07 GMT 1
Crikey i went to St Peter's left in 79, but dont remember a sweet shop. Im guessing it was one of the terraced cottages across the road just up from the white bear pub? The best sweet shop in Birstall was "Goodies" Before that it was Blakelys a right small shop opposite the market place but they didnt like weighing 2oz of spice out there lol. I’m talking about the original St. P school down on Kirkgate. The sweet shop was at the junction of Leyland Road, Kirkgate and Church Street. You went to the new St. P, like my brother and sister did. ah i know what you mean ...the off license lionel vickers was across the road |
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Post by ben1987 on Feb 11, 2020 19:37:50 GMT 1
I wish people would keep their grandads away from the internet.
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Feb 11, 2020 19:39:49 GMT 1
I’m talking about the original St. P school down on Kirkgate. The sweet shop was at the junction of Leyland Road, Kirkgate and Church Street. You went to the new St. P, like my brother and sister did. ah i know what you mean ...the off license lionel vickers was across the road Exactly right. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2020 19:50:51 GMT 1
I wish people would keep their grandads away from the internet. Blame the grandads that invented the internet Ben.  |
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Post by terrierpark on Feb 11, 2020 19:58:22 GMT 1
I wish people would keep their grandads away from the internet. Whats significant about 1987 Ben if i may ask ? |
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Post by rastrick32 on Feb 11, 2020 20:02:11 GMT 1
I wish people would keep their grandads away from the internet. Whats significant about 1987 Ben if i may ask ? I lost my virginity for the eighth time in 1987 whilst listening to T'Pau. Vagina in my hand. |
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Post by terrierpark on Feb 11, 2020 20:05:14 GMT 1
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Post by ben1987 on Feb 11, 2020 20:54:19 GMT 1
I wish people would keep their grandads away from the internet. Whats significant about 1987 Ben if i may ask ? India invaded Pakistan |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2020 20:59:31 GMT 1
Whats significant about 1987 Ben if i may ask ? I lost my virginity for the eighth time in 1987 whilst listening to T'Pau. Vagina in my hand. Not to be confused with our fellow poster, Potless Phil, who clearly spends most of his days pretending his hand is a vagina. |
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Post by ilsonterrier on Feb 11, 2020 21:13:44 GMT 1
If he is 18 shouldn't he be paying for his own? Age 15 my first take home pay was £33....£20 of it went straight to my step-mother in board. When did adult/kid spongers stop paying for their own stuff? Bit judgey. 🤷♂️☹️ £33 back then is probably equivalent of over a hundred quid now...she was leaving you with over £50 in year 2020 equivalent spends, assumedly weekly?? I suspect if you watched Town back then it was like all of us, paying couple of quid cash on the door home or away, MUCH more accessible than shelling out for a season ticket. Securing a job in 2020 as a 15 or 18 year old is not quite so straightforward as asking a mates dad or queueing up at a factory gate as it was for us, alongside the likely pressures of full time education. Give them a break... she’s not buying his 18 year old a season ticket because the 18 year old can afford it...it’s because he/she CANT afford it. Thanks for the backing (although I've corrected a slight error for you ) For Oti's benefit - my (soon to be) 18 year old is still at school and is planning to go to university in the autumn, and so doesn't have £250 spare for his ticket. Between A Levels, watching Town and playing rugby he just doesn't have the time for a part time job. If he went to the games with friends of his own age then I might expect him to buy his own ticket but he comes with me so it would be a bit mean for me to not get it for him. Once he's working he will be expected to pay his own way. |
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Post by artysid on Feb 12, 2020 13:45:05 GMT 1
Bit judgey. 🤷♂️☹️ £33 back then is probably equivalent of over a hundred quid now...she was leaving you with over £50 in year 2020 equivalent spends, assumedly weekly?? I suspect if you watched Town back then it was like all of us, paying couple of quid cash on the door home or away, MUCH more accessible than shelling out for a season ticket. Securing a job in 2020 as a 15 or 18 year old is not quite so straightforward as asking a mates dad or queueing up at a factory gate as it was for us, alongside the likely pressures of full time education. Give them a break... she’s not buying his 18 year old a season ticket because the 18 year old can afford it...it’s because he/she CANT afford it. Thanks for the backing (although I've corrected a slight error for you ) For Oti's benefit - my (soon to be) 18 year old is still at school and is planning to go to university in the autumn, and so doesn't have £250 spare for his ticket. Between A Levels, watching Town and playing rugby he just doesn't have the time for a part time job. If he went to the games with friends of his own age then I might expect him to buy his own ticket but he comes with me so it would be a bit mean for me to not get it for him. Once he's working he will be expected to pay his own way. You don't have to justify buying your son a season ticket to anyone on here IMO. It's your money and you can't take it with you |
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Post by herefordaway on Feb 12, 2020 14:12:11 GMT 1
Thanks for the backing (although I've corrected a slight error for you ) For Oti's benefit - my (soon to be) 18 year old is still at school and is planning to go to university in the autumn, and so doesn't have £250 spare for his ticket. Between A Levels, watching Town and playing rugby he just doesn't have the time for a part time job. If he went to the games with friends of his own age then I might expect him to buy his own ticket but he comes with me so it would be a bit mean for me to not get it for him. Once he's working he will be expected to pay his own way. You don't have to justify buying your son a season ticket to anyone on here IMO. It's your money and you can't take it with you Why is he going somewhere? 😯 |
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Post by ShortbreadPete on Feb 12, 2020 14:22:11 GMT 1
Four mojos or black jacks for one old penny. Those were the days 8 for one old penny in 1968 4 FACT. Not like you to be wrong Oti |
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Post by Mecha Corte on Feb 12, 2020 14:32:32 GMT 1
8 for one old penny in 1968 4 FACT. Not like you to be wrong Oti I must be younger than I thought, I can only remember them at two for a penny ! With regards to Oti I believe what you meant was not like you to admit to being wrong ? |
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Post by Mecha Corte on Feb 12, 2020 15:50:20 GMT 1
How did people understand this money system!?!? Tourists must have just opened their hands and say 'take what you want' How does 6 pence equal 2.5p. It will always be a mystery to me. It was our monetary system, i grew up with it. Simple really, 960 farthings to the pound, what could be easier?  I think age may be clouding your memory somewhat, surely as a youth you dealt in groats ? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2020 16:05:03 GMT 1
It was our monetary system, i grew up with it. Simple really, 960 farthings to the pound, what could be easier? I think age may be clouding your memory somewhat, surely as a youth you dealt in groats ? You know what my memory's like son. |
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Post by otium (EPBS) on Feb 12, 2020 18:15:44 GMT 1
8 for one old penny in 1968 4 FACT. Not like you to be wrong Oti So how was it that you got SIXTEEN for one new penny? 8 for one old penny until you show me a bona fide link. |
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Post by otium (EPBS) on Feb 12, 2020 18:16:44 GMT 1
4 for a Ha'penny is my recollection...and don't get me started on the giant penny chews!
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Post by ShortbreadPete on Feb 12, 2020 19:10:34 GMT 1
4 for a Ha'penny is my recollection...and don't get me started on the giant penny chews! I think you must have started BOGOF - I say you buy one, you put one in your pocket |
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Post by ben1987 on Feb 12, 2020 19:13:14 GMT 1
£39 for Leeds away so it’s a good job town have froze our season ticket prices.
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Post by est1908 on Feb 12, 2020 20:18:30 GMT 1
4 FACT. Not like you to be wrong Oti So how was it that you got SIXTEEN for one new penny? 8 for one old penny until you show me a bona fide link. I was at a quiz last week. The answer was 27 and a half, what was the question? |
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Post by workshyfop on Feb 12, 2020 21:06:35 GMT 1
So how was it that you got SIXTEEN for one new penny? 8 for one old penny until you show me a bona fide link. I was at a quiz last week. The answer was 27 and a half, what was the question? What’s the average age of Oti’s conquests in the last ten years? |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Feb 12, 2020 22:35:04 GMT 1
I was at a quiz last week. The answer was 27 and a half, what was the question? What’s the average age of Oti’s conquests in the last ten years? How do you calculate an average from one instance? |
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Post by brighousebandbred on Feb 12, 2020 23:07:55 GMT 1
£39 for Leeds away so it’s a good job town have froze our season ticket prices. Leeds are robbing wankers. They can f.o. I will listen to it on radio. |
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Post by rastrick32 on Feb 13, 2020 0:29:19 GMT 1
£39 for Leeds away so it’s a good job town have froze our season ticket prices. Leeds are robbing wankers. They can f.o. I will listen to it on radio. 39 sheets to enter that shit pile. I'd rather soil myself. |
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