1960s
THE SIXTIES
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The next 10 years saw prosperity and
year-on-year growth. Again the company
demonstrated it was not afraid of
experimentation. Along with new ideas
and technology came an image rebranding
and expansion. The company was enjoying
an undeniably profitable and exciting period.
CHAPTER TWO
1965
Richard Beeching
recommended closing
a quarter of the railway
system as it was under-
used and uneconomic
1968
Decimalisation began
with the introduction
of 5p, 10p and 50p
coins. Vibroplant
switched to computers
1969
Supersonic
Concorde takes
maiden flight
After
decimalisation
a loaf of bread
cost 5p, a pint of
milk 3p and
12 eggs 35p
DID YOU KNOW?
(left)
Geoffrey Pilkington taking
delivery of an Aveling Barford
deadweight roller
