21-12-2015, 12:08 AM
(20-12-2015, 10:48 PM)Yorkie Wrote: For example, in the text at the above link there's reference to a Millgate 120V HT batters at 11 shillings (55p), which the text says represents 'very good value for money' as it may well have been by the standards of the day, but when adjusted for inflation equates to £34.50p. ale.[/size][/font][/color]
I think that's entirely the point David.
When I was a lad with no Mains Electricity my Parents only turned on the Wireless when they wanted it.
The HT and GB Batteries lasted a long time, but the 'Accumulator' was charged every Week.
Alan
