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Dec 1961: RSVP Dry ad from Vine Products Ltd

(+VP Three Star; RSVP Cream; VP Cherry Wine; VP Rich Ruby; VP Cream; and Sweet White)

«good wines from the bottle tree
good wines for good cheer»
A vintage advertisement of wines in bottles and gift packages arranged in a Christmas tree. Includes variety of wines like Sherry, Ruby, and dessert wines. Mentions price and gift offers. States about the value for money and quality. good wines from the bottle tree good wines for good cheer VP RICH RUBY best value for money in wine you'll find any- where. Also Sweet White. Both 6/9 a bottle. VP CHERRY WINE everybody falls for it. 7/- a bottle. RSVP DRY a great discovery in wine! Comparable with Imported dry sherries in everything but price. 9/- a bottle. VP CREAM for those who go for a really good Cream Sherry, Also Medium Dry, Rich Golden, Old Brown. All 6/9 a bottle. VP THREE STAR higher strength dessert wines-a credit to your sideboard. Ruby. Sweet White and British Sherry, All 8/3 a bottle. RSVP CREAM an extra fine wine for particular people. 7/9 a bottle. AND THESE TWO HANDSOME GIFT PACKS IN FULL COLOUR The nicest presents you can give-and really tremendous value for money! They'll make your gift-budget go a long way further, and earn you a lot of thanks. VP CHERRY WINE GIFT PACK - 7/- complete with full-size bottle. RSVP CREAM GIFT PACK 7/9 complete with full-size bottle. VINE PRODUCTS LIMITED • KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES • SURREY
December 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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December 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
That snowman looks deeply threatening.
December 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Did we really wear a tie while playing with our toys in 1967? I confess that I can't remember doing so. Perhaps I was a raggmuffin. I was often called worse.
December 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Oh that fair makes me feel ancient. They were still advertising 78s in the year I was born! Mind you, HMV were pressing 78s, inducing Beatles hits, into the 1970s. Small comfort perhaps.
December 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Video production somewhat slowed down due to lurgy - have very definitely got the weird bug that's going around. 12 Ads Of Christmas 2025 should arrive by New Year...
December 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
That's awful. I'd be sure to trip over those raised bits!
December 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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#Christmas 1939: Educational Toys, Cuddly Toys and Dolls from Hamleys

(+Kindergarten building bricks; Teach'em building bricks in sack; The house that Jack built; Brick truck with coloured cubes; Three form block truck; Nursery bricks in trolley; Box of coloured building bricks, and more)
This is a page from a Hamley Brothers toy catalogue, showcasing a range of cuddly toys, educational toys for toddlers, dolls, and other toys. The page is richly illustrated with black and white photographs of the toys. (+A.F.S. doll Ball and peg set Box of coloured building bricks Brick truck Brick truck with coloured cubes Circus pony Cube cylinder and rod truck Donkey Elephant Jig-saws Kindergarten building bricks Land girl doll Nurse doll Nursery bricks in trolley Nursery rhyme cavalcade Nursery train Panda bear Panda on wheels Plush rabbit Push along cart horse Pyramid set Rattle brick truck no. 2 Round pyramid set Teach'em building bricks in sack Teddy bear The house that Jack built Three form block truck Tower wagon W.A.A.F. doll W.A.T.S. doll Whiligig and Wren doll)
December 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Dec 1966: Scotch Whisky ad from Johnnie Walker

«Light up a Johnnie Walker!»
A vintage print advertisement for Johnnie Walker. The advertisement promotes the product as a good Christmas gift. An illustration of a lit Christmas pudding with a bottle of Johnnie Walker alongside is included in the advertisement. Light up a Johnnie Walker! At Christmas, even the most orthodox Johnnie Walker drinker is receptive to new ways of enjoying his favourite scotch. And after all, why shouldn't everyone get a taste of the world's best loved whisky at this time of the year? Make sure there are at least two of the square shaped bottles in the house to cope with all unexpected Christmas contingencies. And if you want to shower your friends near and far with some of the real Christmas spirit, give Johnnie Walker-in all sizes from miniatures upwards. Merry Christmas! By Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen, Scotch Whisky Distillers, John Walker & Sons, Lid THE QUEEN'S AWARD TO INDUSTRY 1866 Jofinnie Walker-strictly for whisky drinkers
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Dec 1966: Betta Bilda Building Sets ad from Airfix Betta Bilda

(+Set with 1850 pieces; Set with 170 pieces; and Accessory Packs)

«If your children want to own a castle...buy them one for Christmas»
This black and white advertisement promotes a toy that allows children to build a castle out of plastic pieces. The sets come in different sizes and can be used to build anything, such as a skyscraper, farmhouse, or garage. If your children want to own a castle...buy them one for Christmas With Betta Bilda your children can make this magnificent castle in an afternoon. Brilliant value. Another day it turns into a sky- scraper, a farmhouse, a garage. Whatever next? That's anybody's guess. Ask your children. They're always ready to make something new. And it's easy! Betta Bilda plastic pieces (bricks, tiles, windows, chimneys) are all strongly made. Interlock firmly. Can be dismantled quickly by young property tycoons. There are 5 sets. Prices start at 7/- (with 170 pieces). If your kids have lofty ambitions, buy the set with 1850 pieces for 50/9d. Accessory packs cost 1/9d. each-and there are 20 to choose from! FROM TOY SHOPS, MODEL & HOBBY SHOPS & F. W. WOOLWORTH
December 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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#Christmas 1967: Man's Shop from Harrods

(+Man Relaxing; Great New Partnership; Sportsman's Choice; Classic V-Neck Pullover; Jersey Knit Cardigan; Frontline Pyjamas; Tsar Pyjamas; and Sultan Pyjamas)
This is a page from a men's fashion catalogue featuring sweaters, shirts, pyjamas, and a dressing gown. The items are presented with models showcasing the apparel. Prices and sizes are listed for each item. (+Classic V-Neck Pullover Frontline Pyjamas Great New Partnership Jersey Knit Cardigan Man Relaxing Sportsman's Choice Sultan Pyjamas and Tsar Pyjamas)
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Dec 1967: Magazine ad from Reveille

(+Modesty Blaise book; Christmas Decorations; Fashion Fun for Christmas; and Holiday Reading)

«GET REVEILLE FOR CHRISTMAS»
A Christmas special magazine on sale, which contains a Modesty Blaise book, some clever Christmas decoration ideas, some fashion fun ideas and a great holiday reading. GET REVEILLE FOR CHRISTMAS On sale now . . . 6d Remember, there will be no daily newspapers on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. But Reveille will fill that gap with this week's 32 wonderful, packed pages. Adventure...danger... violence . . . from the latest Modesty Blaise book, 'I, Lucifer'. Begins this week. Britain's most famous street celebrates its seventh birthday. Two pages of intimate TV talk. Unusual ideas from Scandinavia that you can easily make yourself. Reveille's Norah Littlejohn gives you some ideas for fashion fun at Christmas parties. Revelations about the Jet Set detective—the man who guards the famous. Stories by Rosemary Timperley and Edith Pargeter. Plus games, contests and other features to last the whole holiday.
December 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Advert Lucky Dip: Dec 1968: Toys ad from Woolco (more at @OldUKPrintAdsXmas.bsky.social)

(+Marvellous Magnus Chord Organs; Vindec V35; Moulton Super 4 Bicycle; Porsche 911S; Senior Go-Kart; Mettoy Petite Typewriter; Triang Dolls House; Fabulous Boeing 727; Tonka Toys; AND-THE CORGI CAR, and more)
This black and white advertisement, decorated with festive holly and featuring Father Christmas, promotes a variety of products, including books, toys, bicycles, musical instruments, and games. It is advertising 'Late Night Shopping till 8p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays Saturdays 9a.m. to 6p.m. (closed Mondays)' at Woolco, which offers 'full credit facilities - free parking'. Join the Xmas savers at Woolco The Children's Bible - in full colour. Illustrations on every page. 30/- 100 Bible Stories - beautiful illustrations 10/6 The World-Wide Encyclopedia, in full colour, 25/- The Giant All Colour Dictionary nearly 8,000 words explained, 25/- The Children's Treasury of Literature in colour more than 70 stories. 30/- The Secrets of Chemistry over 200 simple experiments. 25/- Cookery in Colour thousands of Recipes by Marguerite Patten. 30/- Cookery Step by Step by Marguerite Pattern 30/- McCalls Sewing in Colour The complete Home Sewing Guide 25/- Just like ice skates, but with three wheels replacing the blade. £4.19.6 Desk 19 1/4 in. x 17in. Seat height 15in. Solid wood with lacquer finish and enamelled frame. Recommended price £4.9.6. £3.19.6 Sturdy frame with two rear wheels for safety. £2.7.6 with realistic keyboard. 36 keys. £3.2.6 Junior version 32 keys £2.9.6 -So easy to play. Symphonette Table £15.15.0 Other models in the range from £10.10. to £69.0.0. (Terms available) Also available, a full range of 100 different song books. Adjusts for riders from about 8 years old to adults of 5ft. 10ins. Unique safety/comfort features. Recommended Price £27.7.6 £25.0.0 a smaller machine with heavy safety tyres and stabilisers. Fully adjustable saddle and handlebars. Recommended Price £15.17.6. Our Price £14.19.6 (Terms available) A realistic golf game £3.12.3 with high power friction motor and sturdy body, to scale 37/6 Sleek, low slung body in injection moulded plastic. Chrome laced wheels with 'knock-off' hub caps. Overall length 34in. Suitable inside leg measurement...
December 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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There is one week until #Christmas...
December 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Dec 1933: Ginger Wine ad from Stone's

«Somebody's started Xmas early»
This vintage advertisement features a jovial character with a glass of wine, promoting the drink as an early start to Christmas festivities. It describes the experience of sipping, drinking, and finishing the wine, emphasizing the warmth and cheer it brings. Somebody's started Xmas early SIP IT Feel it tingle on the tongue Its warm sweetness And its sweet warmth Clinging to the palate Alluringly DRINK IT Feel its comforting warmth Tingle through your veins To fill you with a sense of Well being DRAIN IT To the last drop Till its penetrating glow Warms and cheers The very cockles of your heart! STONE'S THE ORIGINAL GINGER WINE Famous since 1740
December 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Advert Lucky Dip: Sep 1963: Marmite ad (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social)

«Marmite puts the "Oooh, Mummy!"in tea-time»
An advertisement showing a child enjoying a snack made with Marmite, with the text 'Marmite puts the "Oooh, Mummy!" in tea-time' Marmite puts the "Oooh, Mummy!"in tea-time tastes good-does them good! for extra flavour and more goodness
December 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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#Christmas 1955: Toys & Games and Accessories & Smoking from Selfridges

(+Monopoly; Pin Bagatelle; Scrabble; Automatic Road Map; Eamonn Andrews Quiz Panel; His Excellency Telephone Index; Games Compendium; Hot Water Bottle Cover; Toilet Bag and Mules; Useful Gift Cabinet, and more)
This page is from a Selfridges catalogue showcasing a wide variety of games, toys, and personal accessories. It's organized into sections for easy browsing, with prices and postage details included. The page emphasizes fun for all ages, featuring classic games alongside more modern options. (+Automatic Road Map Cigarette Case Eamonn Andrews Quiz Panel Florentine Book Cover Flying Hats Games Compendium Golfer's Armchair Ashtray His Excellency Telephone Index Hot Water Bottle Cover Knitting Bags London View Playing Cards Mickey Mouse Ringo Monopoly Pic-a-stick Pin Bagatelle Scrabble Shooting Gallery The 'Parker' Pipe Toilet Bag and Mules Useful Gift Cabinet and Waterman's C/F Fountain Pen)
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Dec 1946: Gravy ad from Bisto

«BISTO FOR DELICIOUS GRAVY»
An advertisement depicting children being pulled in a sleigh by three reindeer. The image wishes the viewer a Merry Christmas, suggesting gravy for a delicious holiday meal. BISTO FOR DELICIOUS GRAVY the BISTO KIDS wish you a Merry Xmas with
December 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Nov 1961: Portable Radio ad from Philips

(+Model 304T-the de luxe portable; Model 303T-the dual-purpose portable; Model 205U set; and Model 090T-the personal portable)

«PHILIPS
-the friend of the family»
A vintage black and white advertisement for radios shows a couple and a Christmas tree with a list of product names. PHILIPS -the friend of the family DAILY MIRROR, Thursday, November 30, 1961 PAGE 19 There's double pleasure in giving a Philips portable radio for Christmas. The pleasure of seeing someone really happy when they unwrap your gift... the pleasure of knowing it will go on making them happy all year round, year after year. No other portables quite match up to these superb Philips models. Light-hearted in styling, clear and powerful in performance, Philips portables offer value and dependability that's out of the ordinary. So, this Christmas, give the gift that goes on giving: Philips portable radio. Go and see your dealer today. (You'll probably fall for one yourself, too!) Give or get a radio by The ideal room-to-room radio ... Model 205U (illustrated above) is the 'room- to-room' set. Needs no aerial, no earth. Plug it in and it will play anywhere around the house. Impressive reception for its size. Smart, modern styling. A gift at the price! 12 gns. (tax paid) ... and three happy-go- lively portables Model 303T-the dual-purpose portable. Lightweight portability and table model elegance-you get them both in this one model. Excellent reception of long and medium waves. All transistor for economical operation. Coffee and ivory; green and ivory. 17 gns. (tax paid) (excluding batteries) Model 304T-the de luxe portable. Take it anywhere, it's always at its sparkling best. Indoors, outdoors, the superb styling looks good everywhere, performance is outstanding anywhere. 184 gns. (tax paid) (excluding batteries) Model 090T-the personal portable. This 15 ounce featherweight slips into pocket or handbag, yet long and medium stations come in loud and clear. Chic colour schemes: black and ivory; red and ivory. 15 gns. (tax paid) (excluding batteries) Carrying Case 15/- extra Earpiece Attachment 19/6 extra HILIPS ELECTRICAL LIMITED CENTURY HOUSE SHAFTESBURY...
December 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I thought the first one had wool for hair then I realised it's foam.
December 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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1957: Power Tools and Woodworking Tools from Empire Stores

(+Wolf Cub "Do-it-yourself" Kit; Masonry Drill Set; Bench Sander-to-Planer Conversion Pack; Bench Planer Set; Portable Saw and Groover Set; Fretsaw Set; Bench Sanding Set; Drill Stand Base Set; Drill Stand Pillar Set; Bench Clamp, and more)
This page is from a vintage Wolf Cub power tool catalogue. It showcases a range of electric drills, attachments and accessories for DIY enthusiasts and handymen, allowing them to build a small workshop incrementally. The products are grouped visually and listed with prices. (+Bench Clamp Bench Planer Set Bench Sander-to-Planer Conversion Pack Bench Sanding Set Cub Paint Mixer Drill Stand Base Set Drill Stand Pillar Set Drilling, Grinding and Buffing Set Extension Cable Flexible Shaft Set Fretsaw Set Hedge Trimmer Lathe Set Masonry Drill Set Portable Saw and Groover Set Portable Saw and Groover Table Set Three Sheffield made wood turning tools Wolf Cub "Do-it-yourself" Kit and Wolf Cub Drill)
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
All objects of wonder and desire especially the gas lighter. I used to love playing with these and causing minor conflagrations.
December 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Dec 1960: Postal Order Gift Cards ad from GPO (General Post Office)

(+Gift Cards; Postal Orders; Greeting Cards; and Envelopes)

«GAY Postal Order Gift Cards
Make that last-minute gift!»
This vintage advertisement promotes the purchase of gift cards to insert postal orders into. The cards are light, bright, and humorous, and designed to appeal to people of all ages. They can be bought at any post office. GAY Postal Order Gift Cards Make that last-minute gift! These gay, colourful cards add a truly personal touch to your gift postal orders. You just slip the postal order inside the card and suddenly it becomes a delightful, imaginative gift. Light, bright or humorous in mood, the cards are specially designed to appeal to boys, girls or adults. Pick the card to suit the occasion. Available from any post office. POSTAL ORDER IN HERE PRICE 4 INCLUDING ENVELOPE ISSUED BY THE GPO
December 16, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Astounding! Astonishing! I never thought I would see an ad for the fairly rare Portadyne. Photo of mine attached. Still working perfectly after 93 years. I bet I won’t look as good or work as well at 93!
December 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I crave every item on this page, even now! And that electric clock dial looks really modern.
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#Christmas 1939: Toys & Games and Science & Electronics from Hamleys

(+Meccano Mechanised Army; Meccano No. 2 Special Aeroplane Outfit; Meccano Car Construction Outfit; Aeroplane Set; Meccano Constructional Outfit; Mobile Searchlight; Mile Beam Searchlight; Super Searchlight, and more)
This is a Hamley Brothers Ltd. catalogue page featuring toys and scientific kits for boys. The page is divided into sections showcasing Meccano sets, chemistry sets, electrical kits, and novelty items like Mickey Mouse lanterns and telephones. Prices are listed for each item, along with box sizes and postage costs. (+18-pounder Quick-Firing Field Gun Unit Aeroplane Set Chad Valley Microphone Chad Valley Telephone Chemistry Set Electrical Set Floodlight Outfit Lott's Chemistry Outfit Meccano Car Construction Outfit Meccano Constructional Outfit Meccano Mechanised Army Meccano No. 2 Special Aeroplane Outfit Mickey Mouse Lantern Outfit Mickey Mouse Lantern Set Mile Beam Searchlight Mobile Anti-Aircraft Unit Mobile Searchlight Office Telegraph Set Perival Electric Clock Builder Post Telegraph Set Round Base Searchlight Royal Tank Corps Light Tank Unit Royal Tank Corps Medium Tank Set Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs Lantern Outfit and Super Searchlight)
December 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM