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Old 03-07-2010, 10:16   #47
south aussie
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Re: Rock around the Clock, Bill Haley

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Originally Posted by steeljack View Post
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
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.
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