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Title: How much were they worth?
Post by: Tracybb on Saturday 13 November 10 12:36 GMT (UK)

I was looking at a couple of wills today. How do I know convert ye olde money into moden day weath...  ???

Let me explain...

In 1924 one of my ancestors left about £400.

In 1889 another  two ancestors left £400.

So what is that worth today? I've tried using google it's not very helpful...

Any ideas?  ???

Thanks

Tracy

Title: Re: How much were they worth?
Post by: Ruskie on Saturday 13 November 10 14:05 GMT (UK)

There are several but this looks pretty good:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/currency/

Title: Re: How much were they worth?
Post by: Amy K on Saturday 13 November 10 20:41 GMT (UK)

I use this:

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/historic-inflation-calculator

Title: Re: How much were they worth?
Post by: Little Nell on Saturday 13 November 10 21:08 GMT (UK)

Have you checked the RootsChat Library for other topics on this?  Under Value of Old Money:

http://surname.rootschat.com/lexicon/reflib-lexicon.php?letter=V&lang='.$lang.'&input_form=0

Nell