1980s
Manufactured by Ferguson in 1948 this 4 valve radio was housed in a walnut veneered wooden cabinet. This radio featured 3 reception wavebands, medium long and short wave selected by means of a rotary switch. Extension sockets at the rear were provided for an extension speaker also aerial and earth connections.
The retail-selling price was £16.5s.6d plus purchase tax.
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Did you know...
The average working wage in 1948 was £4.10s.0d for a 48 hour week.
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