The history of domestic oil-fired boilers in Britain dates back to the 1950s (and in some cases even before that), when the concept of central heating in domestic homes was just starting to take off and the very first floor-standing oil-fired boilers were being manufactured in the UK. Up until that time only the grandest of houses tended to have water-based central heating systems. In 1962, under the guidance of Cecil Duckworth, Worcester started to build oil-fired products to offer a solution for home owners living in non-mains-gas properties who were unable to have gas central heating but wanted to enjoy the same benefits and comfort levels. Interestingly, an indication of price changes over the years is that an oil-fired boiler in 1962 cost around the same as a Mini car.
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