West Stand Closed Tonight

[Billy Bests boot laces]

I remember the little black cushions you used to get in the East Stand bench seats, my old mans mates used to see who could throw his the furthest after the match :smile:

Used to cost 6d, if my old memory is correct.

 

[BLUEBLOOD]

Used to cost 6d, if my old memory is correct.

:smile: i'm not quite as old as you then BBbl as my recollection comes from the late 1970s :winking:

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

:smile: i'm not quite as old as you then BBbl as my recollection comes from the late 1970s :winking:

Ha, i was quoting the price from around 1968-69!. Was also the time when loads of fans left their programmes on the floor, after the games finished, as they were only 6d- 1/- as well. Could'nt imagine anyone doing that these days!.

 

[Mick]

Ha, i was quoting the price from around 1968-69!. Was also the time when loads of fans left their programmes on the floor, after the games finished, as they were only 6d- 1/- as well. Could'nt imagine anyone doing that these days!.

One shilling in 1968 equates to 72p at present. So programmes have outpaced inflation by a factor of four. Okay they're bigger and shinier (and contain more errors) but there's a lot of dross in them.

A gallon of petrol in 1968 cost the equivalent of 28p and the average house could be bought for not too much over £4,000.

 

[BLUEBLOOD]

Ha, i was quoting the price from around 1968-69!. Was also the time when loads of fans left their programmes on the floor, after the games finished, as they were only 6d- 1/- as well. Could'nt imagine anyone doing that these days!.

you'd be surprised, my lad manages to lose half his programmes through the season by either leaving them at the ground or in the pub

 

[FarmdogSUFC]

Used to cost 6d, if my old memory is correct.

I remember when Freddos were 5p :thumbsup: