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My Grandfather was a bookies runner in the UK. In 1948, he had skimmed enough to amass £25,000. In those days, these were the prices.
All prices are in old money,
Bus fare (kids) 1/2d
Chips 1d
Fish 3d
Ford Popular £80 (3 year waiting list)
Fairly good semi house £750
The average weekly wage was £7.28.
Gambling is a mugs game.
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