Back in my day

[ClothCap]

surprised there was no mention of cigs & booze.

When i started smoking, a packet of 20 players no 6 cost about 20p

Also, i definitely remember buying a pint of cider for 13p in the late 1970s

!! Boomer alert !!

[DallasDad]

A Tanner = a sixpence or a thrupenny bit?

I always thought a sixpence was 2 and a half p in new money.

Yep you said 2.5p not 2.5d and 2.5p = 6d i.e. a Tanner.