Hi Christine

I’ve found this site useful: http://projects.exeter.ac.uk/RDavies/arian/current/howmuch.html

Best wishes

Robin

Hi,

Does anyone know where to find reliable, trustworthy guidance on comparing cost of things ‘then and now’ eg 2s 6d in 1860 which was the equivalent of a week’s wages?

Thanks

Christine

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