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Originally Posted by steeljack
Burtons, circa 1968 (opposite the deck) in Accrington used to make/supply "made to measure" suits for 7/6d a week, Blue pin stripe suits with a 10"/12" center vent , red lining......... dont think I'm alone in thinking that I was the only youngster/apprentice in Accy who who ever turned for for Sunday morning overtime from God knows where wearing his" best" suit
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If you were like me your '' best suit'' was your only suit.
Apprentice wages did not stretch too far.
How much did we earn in1968?
Must have been about 9 or 10 quid.