Going to a 80th Birthday

[kia cat]

I was going to do a list of how things have changed - like a price comparison between 1930 and today, maybe with 1951 [when they became 21] 1970 [at forty life changes] 1995 [retirement age] thown in. Any ideas one what to put in the list - family car, newspaper, holiday, etc?

And any good UK sites to pick these prices from, plus newsworthy events? Thanks

[jno]

this doesn't answer your question but might be an interesting sidelight

http://www.gonediggin...4H6oaACFYoU4wodgCD0aA

[dothawkes31]

You might be better using actual documents and photos from the family. In 1951 there weren't many 21st celebrated because of the rationing and the loss of so many fathers just a few years earlier. It would make it more relevent and personal.

[boxtops]

Oil coins in circulation at the time? There are usually some George VI coins on eBay if you can't get hold of them anywhere else (back of drawers, etc!).

[boxtops]

^ OLD coins

[munchie63]

the day they passed their driving test ? could find that out from their driving licence.

national service ??

1930 1st class stamp ?

[echokilo]

This might help .....

http://www.parliament...rch/rp99/rp99-111.pdf

[kia cat]

Thanks EK. Given me plenty of ideas