Original Bill for our first caravan in 1971.

This story happened on: 30/09/2012

Today sorting my office out I found the original bill for our first caravan and here are some of the details.:- On our way home from Northamptonshire on 9th January 1971 wecalled into Cambridge Caravan in Cambridge and bought our first caravan. A 2nd hand Sprite 400 not sure of the year. Paid a deposit by cheque of £5. 5s.and arranged to pick up next week,   On the Bill for van which was £245.  The Insurance was £1.10s. 2 gas cylinders Regulator and Hose were £11.15s. and Number plate was10 shillings.  Few weeks later we joined the Caravan Club.  Gosh that is 41 years how things change especially prices.

Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

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