Doug, that's true - fifty years ago! But Norfolk people still speak in the same accent, and always say, "Cheerio", not "See ya later", apart from the younger ones, which probably shows that 'cheerio' is on the way out.
Husband actually likes saying 'See ya later, alligator!' (in a strong French accent). He's taught me so say, "Eh boh da! Ee air-eh!" (a very rude f*** off type of rejoinder) in his native Malinke.)
I absolutely love languages, but some modern changes and usages make me growl. I reckon getting old means one dislikes change of any kind.