Our decimal system came in about 1971. 100 pence = one pound (or quid/spondoolik/nicker)
Hey, now I really get that joke I heard on "The Goon Show" years ago.
Sellers: Can a lady with a wooden leg change a pound note?
Seacomb: Of course she can!
Sellers: No she cannot!
Seacomb: And why not?!
Sellers: She's only got half a nicker!
Just bought a telescopic fishing rod that packs down to 17 inches and extends to 6 feet. 99p. Seems sturdy enough. I'll let you know how it performs soon.
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Don't sweat the small stuff - and it's ALL small stuff...!
Hey, now I really get that joke I heard on "The Goon Show" years ago.
Sellers: Can a lady with a wooden leg change a pound note?
Seacomb: Of course she can!
Sellers: No she cannot!
Seacomb: And why not?!
Sellers: She's only got half a nicker!
Still funny after all these years.
Martin
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.
Indeed. I've got an internet radio station on my computer at work called "GoonShowRadio" and listen to them most days. The original madmen, absolute genius.