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Rick R.I.P. 06-10-13 07:44 PM

U.K. COASTERS INDEX c1956
 
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Source:ABC OF COASTAL CARGO SHIPS 1956.



From my bookshelf,Cheers,Rick.

Norman Hardaker 07-10-13 05:37 AM

Coasters Index
 
Look at the price Rick and you will know how old we are getting. have a hugh collection of these Ian Allan book from the 50' & 60's bring back lots of memories.

Regards
Norman:D

Rick R.I.P. 07-10-13 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Norman Hardaker (Post 9722)
Look at the price Rick and you will know how old we are getting. have a hugh collection of these Ian Allan book from the 50' & 60's bring back lots of memories.

Regards
Norman:D

Hi Norman,I could not afford them as a youngster on my pocket money.Today they are still sought after and fetch between £2-5,depending on condition,on Ebay.

Cheers,Rick

Norman Hardaker 07-10-13 11:24 AM

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I had just started work as an office boy in a shipping company on £2.10 shillings a week and could just about afford to bye one a month but then that was the good old days.


Regards
Norman:D

Rick R.I.P. 07-10-13 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norman Hardaker (Post 9730)
I had just started work as an office boy in a shipping company on £2.10 shillings a week and could just about afford to bye one a month but then that was the good old days.


Regards
Norman:D

..and I had 3 more years in school before starting as trainee clerk with Crows timber wharf on the Thames at £3.17.6 pence per week !!-big money.

Cheers,Rick


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