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Creda Debonair Spin Dryer (1958)

The UK`s Favourite & First Spin Dryer The Creda Debonair was introduced in 1958, the first Laundry Appliance from Creda Ltd. With its shiny copper drum whizzing away at 2,800rpm your clothes came out "Ironing Dry" in 4 mins....it spun the water out through the grey spout and into a bucket, do you remember you mum or gran using one??   It was available in two colours White with a blue trim and Cream with a red trim. When it was released in 1958 it cost £32 which included £5 15s purchase tax. In todays money that would be £604 ...Wow!!! Click here to see pics

Hoovermatic 3301L Washing Machine (1964)

Any of you remember this twintub from your childhood?? Do you remember  this Hoover Twintub Washer by the sound it made, the water splashing on the floor, perhaps the aroma of steam and washing powder wafting throughout the house, we would love to hear your story??

The Famous "BabyBurco"

Baby Burco Washboiler   Who remembers this?? Britains favourite washboiler, used in homes throughout the land, also found in pubs and clubs as well boiling the water for all those cups of tea....Which one did you have, square or round??