“It’s still in use in our house,” says John Wearmouth, of Darlington. It cannot have been much used for vigorous dusting as it shows only moderate signs of wear, despite being 50 years old. John sent it in following the article in Memories 512 about the 50th anniversary of Decimalisation Day on February 15, 1971. “Your story about the change to decimal money brought back many memories,” says Tony Crook, “as I worked for the National Cash Register Company in High Northgate, Darlington, for 33 years and my first manager was Robbie Robinson.” Mr Robinson, of Sadberge, became the Mr Decimalisation of the area, lecturing, teaching and talking about the change from 1968.