Food Prices Of Yesteryear

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Sure I've done a similar thread before, but cannot find it!

In 1977, Heinz beans were 12½p for a 15¾oz tin (446.5g). Today, a 415g tin costs 75p.

In 1977, Stork SB was 26½p for 1lb (454g). Today, a 500g tub costs £1.20.

In 1977, McDougalls flour was 24½p for 3lb (1.362kg). Today, a 1kg bag costs £1.25.

In 1977, Ski was 7½p for 150g. Today, 120g costs 25p.

In 1977, Stork SB was 26½p for 1 lb (454g). Today, a 500g tub costs £1.20.

In 1977, Jacobs CC's were 11½p for 200g. Today, a 200g pack costs 89p.

In 1977, Penguins were 19½p for 6. Today, 8 costs £1.39.

In 1977, own label butter was 19½p for ½ lb (227g). Today, 250g costs £1.20.

In 1977, Stork SB was 26½p for 1 lb (454g). Today, a 500g tub costs £1.20.
 
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In 1972 a pint of bitter was about 12p. Half of lager and black was 7p. Nowadays respective prices are around £3:00p and £1:70p
 
In 1972 a London bus driver earned about £30 a week.

Do you think his standard of living was higher?
 
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JohnD said:
In 1972 a London bus driver earned about £30 a week.

Do you think his standard of living was higher?
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Was if he lived with his mum and spent all his money on beer. :)
 
In 1965

cider was a shilling a pint,
beer was two shillings a pint, and
shorts were three shillings.

earned eight pounds a week.



I believe nowadays we have to tax the poor more highly to discourage the young.
 
securespark said:
Sure I've done a similar thread before, but cannot find it!

In 1977, Heinz beans were 12½p for a 15¾oz tin (446.5g). Today, a 415g tin costs 75p.

In 1977, Stork SB was 26½p for 1lb (454g). Today, a 500g tub costs £1.20.

In 1977, McDougalls flour was 24½p for 3lb (1.362kg). Today, a 1kg bag costs £1.25.

In 1977, Ski was 7½p for 150g. Today, 120g costs 25p.

In 1977, Stork SB was 26½p for 1 lb (454g). Today, a 500g tub costs £1.20.

In 1977, Jacobs CC's were 11½p for 200g. Today, a 200g pack costs 89p.

In 1977, Penguins were 19½p for 6. Today, 8 costs £1.39.

In 1977, own label butter was 19½p for ½ lb (227g). Today, 250g costs £1.20.

In 1977, Stork SB was 26½p for 1 lb (454g). Today, a 500g tub costs £1.20.
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Stork was so good you named it thrice.(y)
 
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securespark said:
Sure I've done a similar thread before, but cannot find it!

In 1977, Heinz beans were 12½p for a 15¾oz tin (446.5g). Today, a 415g tin costs 75p.

In 1977, Stork SB was 26½p for 1lb (454g). Today, a 500g tub costs £1.20.

In 1977, McDougalls flour was 24½p for 3lb (1.362kg). Today, a 1kg bag costs £1.25.

In 1977, Ski was 7½p for 150g. Today, 120g costs 25p.

In 1977, Stork SB was 26½p for 1 lb (454g). Today, a 500g tub costs £1.20.

In 1977, Jacobs CC's were 11½p for 200g. Today, a 200g pack costs 89p.

In 1977, Penguins were 19½p for 6. Today, 8 costs £1.39.

In 1977, own label butter was 19½p for ½ lb (227g). Today, 250g costs £1.20.

In 1977, Stork SB was 26½p for 1 lb (454g). Today, a 500g tub costs £1.20.
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noseall said:
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:)
IHNI how that happened!!

When I was in the food industry I met a top knob who used to run Van den Burgh and Jurgens factory in Purfleet and he told me SB stood for Special Blend.
 
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