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A quick intro to pre-decimal currency:

farthing = 0.25d == 0.1p
halfpenny = 0.5d == 0.21p
1d = penny == 0.42p
3d = thruppence == 1.25p
6d = sixpence == 2.5p
12d = 1s (one shilling) == 5p
one florin = 2s == 10p
one crown = 5s == 25p
20s = £1 (one pound) == £1
1gn (one guinea) = 21s = £1 1s == £1.05
From Australia, Dec 1965: Philishave Cordless ad from Philips (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

«LOOK NO CORD!»
December 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Dec 1992: Video Recorders and Satellite Dishes ad from Dixons

(+JVC 4 HEAD NICAM HI-FI STEREO VIDEO WITH BUILT-IN VIDEOPLUS™; SANYO 4 HEAD EXTENDED PLAY VIDEO WITH BUILT-IN VIDEOPLUS™™; JVC LCD REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO WITH BUILT-IN VIDEOPLUS™, and more)

«0% INTEREST FREE CREDIT ON VIDEO FROM £210»
December 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Dec 1984: Lamb ad from New Zealand Lamb

(+Whole Leg; Knuckle 1/2 Leg; and Leg Bone Steaks)

«Mealmakers of the week»
December 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
From Australia, Dec 1952: Electric Washing Machine ad from Pope Products Limited (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Electric Mowers; All-Electric Models; 230 v. D.C models; 32 v. Lighting Plant models; Models with Electric Pump; and Electric Pumps)
December 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Repeat after me: Never 👏 gift 👏 a 👏 woman 👏housework 👏 equipment.
December 1, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Dec 1952: Cleaner ad from Hoover

(+Cleaning tools for Agitator models)

«Give her a HOOVER ... she knows it's the best»
December 1, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Dec 1896: Pastilles ad from Geraudel's

«Beautiful Women,»
December 1, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Dec 1987: Transformer Metroplex ad from Tesco

(+MASK Rhino Rig; Quotations; Transformer Galvatron; Trivial Pursuit Genus II Edition Card Set; Fisher-Price Power Centre; Matchbox Playboot with Free Vehicle; and Tomy Merry Go Copter)

«Higher standards. Lower prices.»
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Nov 1975: Continental Quilt Sets ad from Co-operative House

(+Feather/Down filled Continental Quilt; Terylene P3 filled Continental Quilt; Continental Quilt Cover; Topsheets; Flannelette Sheets; Duo striped anti-stat Celon sheets; Base Valance; Fitted Bottom Sheets, and more)
November 30, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Nov 1906: Swiss Milk Chocolate ad from Peter's

«BREAKING THE POST OFFICE REGULATIONS»
November 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Nov 1988: Philips F885 Remote Control CD Midi with Surround Sound ad from Rumbelows

(+Pioneer S2 & PD781M Remote Control CD Midi System; Sony Compact 200CD Remote Control Midi with CD; Philips F880 Remote Control CD Midi; Schnelder 5051 Remote Control, CD Midi System, and more)
November 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
From Australia, Nov 1948: Swimsuits ad from Jantzen (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Glamorous You Swimsuit; Curvaceous Suit; and Panelle Quarter Skirt Suit)

«Be attractive while you're active»
November 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Nov 1970: Store ad from Woolworth

(+TOP-VALUE Buys)

«It's well worth shopping at woolworth»
November 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Nov 1926: Hamley's; George Philip & Son Ltd., and Barnby's Ltd. ads

«Miniature Billiard Tables»
November 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
From America, Nov 1945: Catsup ad from Snider's (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Chili Sauce; Cocktail Sauce; Corn; Vegetables; and Fruits)

«The Story of the Super Tomato and its Happy Ending in Snider's Super Catsup»
November 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Nov 1951: Ad for The Stooge; Another Man's Poison; The Royal Performance Film; David and Bathsheba; My Favorite Spy, and The Lady from Texas

«Dean (I'll always love you) Martin and Jerry (Busybody) Lewis»
November 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Nov 1989: Energising Shampoo ad from Fabergé

(+Kixx! Hot Tropics Energising Shampoo; Kixx! Ritzy Energising Shampoo; Kixx! Cool Mint Energising Shampoo; and Kixx! Rugged Herbal Energising Shampoo)

«Ready for the waves - Kixx!»
November 30, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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To be fair, Free Movies for the entire life of the service would be a pretty good deal.
Nov 1990: Ad for Rain Man; Fatal Attraction; White Mischief; Personal Services; Crocodile Dundee II; Emmanuelle IV; A Fish Called Wanda; Twins; Coming to America; Last Emperor; Scandal; Planes, Trains and Automobiles; My Stepmother is an Alien; The Adventures of Baron Munchausen; Tuff Trax, and more
November 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Nov 1949: Carefree Chocolate ad from Rowntrees

(+Caramont and Orange Marzipan)

«Fruit chunks in rich chocolate is the newest thrill»
November 30, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Nov 1990: Ad for Rain Man; Fatal Attraction; White Mischief; Personal Services; Crocodile Dundee II; Emmanuelle IV; A Fish Called Wanda; Twins; Coming to America; Last Emperor; Scandal; Planes, Trains and Automobiles; My Stepmother is an Alien; The Adventures of Baron Munchausen; Tuff Trax, and more
November 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Nov 1966: Philishave Statesman ad from Philips

(+Tape; Electric Knife Sharpener; and 3-Speed Food Mixer)

«THINK!»
November 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Nov 1982: Toshiba RT120S Stereo Radio Recorder ad from Currys

(+Fisher 530 VHS Video Recorder; Hitachi MR6250 Microwave; Sanyo 1005 Music Centre; 22" Toshiba 2220 Colour Television + Stand; Moulinex 616 Multichef; Sanyo M3330 Personal Stereo Cassette Player, and more)

«It's got to be Currys.»
November 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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From India, Nov 1996: Pattu Pulaikal (Silk Sarees) ad from சாரதாஸ் (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

«A festival is coming only for a day! But with Saradha's, every day is a festival!! Always bringing new things. Saradha's!»

[ENGinALT]
November 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
From India, Nov 1996: Pattu Pulaikal (Silk Sarees) ad from சாரதாஸ் (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

«A festival is coming only for a day! But with Saradha's, every day is a festival!! Always bringing new things. Saradha's!»

[ENGinALT]
November 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Nov 1963: British Apples ad from Home Grown Fruits Limited

(+Cox's Apples and Worcester Apples)

«You'll be much appier with British happles!»
November 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM