1964 newly weds. We only managed to buy a house thanks to the (then) LCC which gave out one hundred percent mortgages to those people who lived in London. Took most of our combined earnings to pay this. After six weeks decided we really did want to have a tv. Managed to buy one in a second hand shop about a mile from where we lived and then carried it home between us I can still remember how heavy that large box tv was. Every time we found a flat topped front garden wall, we would put it down to have a rest. Took us nearly 45 minutes to get it home. That wonderful Bush TV lasted for many years. Eventually we gave it to my brother when her returned home following a disastrous attempt at emigration.
Had no carpets anywhere, but then was not something we were used to - both of us came from Council flats. Someone gave us an old fridge - my Dad was concerned as to its safety and gave us the money to purchase a new one.
With 48 hours we discovered the house had to be totally rewired, which took all our wedding pressies and savings. I can so remember this electrician asking how many points I wanted in the little scullery kitchen. Apart from the fridge and a toaster - I could only think that I might one day have a wonderful Kenwood Mixer, so just asked for two doubles!!!
When I had my small kitchen completely re-done this year, I needed a minimum of 16, preferably more!!!!
In the 60's we had never experienced central heating, we did have a gas geyser that supplied hot water to kitchen and bathroom. Only toilet was outside the house, All furniture was second hand. We found in a second hand shop an old table, onto which someone had fixed a hinged flap. The flap I made into a 'lovely; coffee table (could purchase set of four legs very cheaply), This coffee table lasted us several years and then went on to Sister-in-Law for a further couple of years. The table itself I rubbed down and painted and covered top with laminate. Painted and re-covered four old, but good condition, dining chairs.
Our bed was given by Mother-in-Law who had decided to treat herself to a new one. Hubbie cut off the bits at the foot and head, so we could make it look like a divan. Made a headboard on the wall bed was pushed up to. An old, second hand chest of drawers made into great bed-side cabinets.
We saved hard and in 1967 managed to purchase a small, second hand mini traveller. We felt so 'middle-class' having our own house and a car!!!!!