Bicester homeowner finds 1971 coin and receives a pint of beer from the electrician who hid it
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Bicester homeowner finds 1971 coin and receives a pint of beer from the electrician who hid it

19 Aug 2026 · Originally published 19 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Coin hidden in Bicester in 1971 earns finder free pint of beer
Ellie Mead discovered a 1945 penny and a note hidden in her wall during renovations, left by electrician David Judd over 50 years ago. After tracing his daughter, the 92-year-old former electrician agreed to honour his original promise of a free pint - a lighthearted reminder of the history tucked away in our homes.
Source: BBC News UK Oxfordshire
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