Leslie Henson was a musical hall comedian (even I had to look that up!!), and 2/- now is 10p - that's 10p for 60 quality cigarettes., it's no wonder nearly everyone you see in old B&W films have got a fag on. AND, DeReszke were one of the better brands.
1959............ £545 + £273 Tax
Beautiful looking car.
Yes, and although I'm a Ford man (my first car was the Mk1 Consul and my Marcos had a V6 Ford engine), I think Vauxhall had the edge on style at that time.
I saw this exact model (two tone pink/white Cresta) come round a corner at the top of the local taxi rank, and had an erection - bloody hell, what a fabulous looking car.
Quote: Hercules Grytpype Thynne @ 10th February 2022, 8:58 AM1959............ £545 + £273 Tax
That's some rate of tax.
Quote: Billy Bunter @ 10th February 2022, 10:08 AMThat's some rate of tax.
Yes, and that's how it was in those days. Cars etc. had their own bands of tax, but retail was 25%, and I remember, when I was in retail charging that, until they abolished it and brought in VAT, which was a bit fairer.
Also, seem to remember rich people paid 19/6d in the £1 income tax - that's 97½p in the pound. OUCH!
Quote: Hercules Grytpype Thynne @ 10th February 2022, 10:35 AMAlso, seem to remember rich people paid 19/6d in the £1 income tax - that's 97½p in the pound. OUCH!
Yes, hence the Beatles' Taxman and The Kinks' Sunny Afternoon.
1890 !!
Not a very convincing 'photo' though.
1953 Noticed the post was about c. ½p (1½d - no 1st or 2nd then) - and what's the letter rate now? 85p That's c.170% increase!
1970
There you go, if you ever wondered what Patricia Routledge was on about with her wonderful Kitty. Check it out at about 20 secs.
(Doesn't work for some reason, so f**k it - here's the whole link)
1932
1953 Odd amount of 15 fags for 10p
The pedophiles cigarette of choice .
Quote: Hercules Grytpype Thynne @ 15th February 2022, 8:56 AM1953
Not every day you see a product named after the only people in the country not allowed to buy it. 
(Love the thread btw)