By 1971 the average National UK wage (for men) was Â£28 per week. Based on a 40 hour week and post decimalisation Bitter at 12.5p / pint One hour's work would buy 5.6 pints.
springer spaniel. n. 1. (Breeds) either of two breeds of large quick-moving spaniels bred to spring game, having a slightly domed head and ears of medium length. The English springer spaniel is the larger and can be of various colours; the Welsh springer spaniel is always a rich red and white. n.
The English Springer Spaniel field-bred dogs tend to have shorter, coarser coats than show-bred dogs. The ears are less pendulous. Field-bred dogs are wiry and have more of a feral look than those bred for showing. The tail of the field-bred dog may be docked a few inches in comparison to the show dog.