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Nov 1990: VR203 Teletext Video Recorder ad from Philips

«A VIDEO SO SIMPLE TO PROGRAM AN ADULT COULD DO IT.»
Advertisement for the Philips VR203 video recorder that claims it is simple to program for adults. It demonstrates programming the recorder using its teletext feature and highlights the programs such as 'The Bill', 'Jimmy's', and 'L.A. Law'. A VIDEO SO SIMPLE TO PROGRAM AN ADULT COULD DO IT. THE FUTURE IS PHILIPS PHILIPS TEXT-PROGRAMMING 6/9 ITU JORACLELITU 2000 THE BILL. Burnside has a difficult time investigating a robbery. 2030 JIMMY'S. Another day in the life of St. James's hospital. 2100 L.A. LAW. Mckenzie hands in his resignation. CONFIRM CANCEL SELECT PHILIPS TXT 3- 20:00 PHILIPS How to program a video recorder. Bend down on floor. Squint at controls. Search through newspaper for programme time. Press in date, time comes up. Press in time, date comes up. Tune in wrong channel. Remember to turn on video. Try again. Give up, kick cat and get the kids to program it instead. How to program the Philips VR203 video recorder with its own teletext. (Turn on video.) Step One. Pick up remote control and pull up the teletext page for the channel you require. Step Two. Move the cursor (square little flashy thingy) to the exact programme you want. Step Three. Press enter. (The Philips VR203 then very cleverly checks instructions for you.) Step Four. Give smug look to kids who are amazed you managed it. Step Five. Sit back and feel equally smug you wisely decided to buy the new Philips VR203 teletext video recorder. For further information ring 0800 234 800 INTEREST Thanks to Philips Christmas is starting early this year. Selected Philips Audio and Video products are now available at interest free 0% APR from participating dealers. Just 10% deposit. Credit applicable to UK residents FREE aged 18 or over, subject to acceptance. Written quotations available on request. Forward Trust Personal Finance, 12 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1QZ. But hurry... the offer ends December 24th. CREDIT
November 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Nov 1992: Ad for Blind Date on ITV

«Making a date with Cilla needn't take a lorra, lorra time.»
This is an advertisement for VideoPlus+, a device that simplifies recording TV programs. It allows users to set their VCR by entering a code found in a TV listings magazine. The ad features a handheld VideoPlus+ device and promotes the ease of use of the product. Making a date with Cilla needn't take a lorra, lorra time. When you see how quickly VideoPlus+™ can record your favourite pro- gramme, it'll be love at first sight. By simply tapping the PlusCode™ numbers from the Daily Mirror into the handset, it automa- tically sets your video. And not only does it work with virtually all makes, it also automatically changes channels on your satellite receiver. So you can either go through the usual laborious routine, or do it the quick way. The decision is yours. Available at Allders, Argos, Comet, Currys, Dixons, Granada, Visionhire & good electrical retailers. For information call 071-924 2828. Gemstar 1992. All rights reserved. VideoPlus+™ and PlusCode™ are trademarks of Gemstar. ITV 7.15pm Saturday Blind Date 841084 LIFE SHOULD BE SO SIMPLE
November 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Nov 1987: East End Market ad from Zodiac Toys

(+A La Cart Kitchen; Trivial Pursuit Genus; Question of Sport; Team Tactix; Thundercats Thundertank; Care Bear 13" Plush; Monster Crunch; Mr. Chimney Pot; Brit Quiz; Bed Bugs Game; Hungry Hippos; Pisa Game; Care Bear 7" Plush, and more)
This advertisement promises the lowest prices on a variety of toys and games for Christmas, including brands like Care Bears, Monopoly, and Rubik's. If customers find the same toy cheaper elsewhere within seven days, they can get a refund for the difference. The ad showcases specific deals on items like a teddy bear, a building set, and a board game. YOU CAN'T BUY CHEAPER THIS CHRISTMAS and that's a promise! *If you find the same toy at a cheaper price in stock locally, return the item within 7 days of purchase with your receipt, and we'll refund the difference. Prices correct at time of going to press. All products subject to availability. The previous prices quoted have not necessarily been offered for a continuous period of not less than 28 days in the preceding six months. Registered Office: Zodiac Toys, Hararave, Wellinaborough, Northamptonshire NN9 6BU.
November 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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I still associate Beazer Homes with the Southern League even though they haven't sponsored it for about 30 years and they haven't existed for about 25
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Nov 1996: Home ad from Beazer Homes

«Some of Britain's favourite places are Beazer Homes.»
This advertisement shows a person walking towards a brick house. The shadow of someone running is on the path. Some of Britain's favourite places are Beazer Homes. It's no wonder really. We build such a wide range of home designs, in more than two hundred of the land's finest locations. To find your favourite, phone 0800 413869.
November 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Nov 1996: Home ad from Beazer Homes

«Some of Britain's favourite places are Beazer Homes.»
This advertisement shows a person walking towards a brick house. The shadow of someone running is on the path. Some of Britain's favourite places are Beazer Homes. It's no wonder really. We build such a wide range of home designs, in more than two hundred of the land's finest locations. To find your favourite, phone 0800 413869.
November 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Nov 1981: Olympus Trip 35 ad from W. H. Smith

(+Pentax MV 35 mm SLR; Pentax 110 SLR; Hanimex 35F; Hanimex 8 x 30 Binoculars; Pentax AF 100 P Flash gun; Hanimex X140 flash gun; and W.H. Smith Gadget Bag)

«Spend a little more on a camera this Christmas and we'll help you spend a little less.»
A W H Smith advertisement for a range of photographic equipment. Highlighted products include the Olympus Trip 35 camera, which comes with a free Hanimex X 140 flash gun. Other items available are a Pentax MV 35 mm SLR camera, a Pentax 110 SLR camera, a Hanimex 35F camera, Hanimex binoculars, a Pentax flashgun and W H Smith gadget bag. Spend a little more on a camera this Christmas and we'll help you spend a little less. Olympus Trip. With free Hanimex X 140 flashgun (also available separately at £4.95). Synonymous with high quality 35 mm photography. High quality lens ensures your pictures are more than just snaps. WHS Price £49.95. When you decide to give a more expensive camera, choosing the right one can be a tricky business. And that's where W. H. Smith come in. We've taken a lot of time and trouble to ensure our quality camera range only includes those that give excellent results, without blinding you with science. And because it's Christmas, we're making a special offer. When you buy the Olympus Trip camera we're giving away free the Hanimex X 140 flash gun (normally priced £4.95) There's a saving to be made too on the Pentax AF 100 P flash gun which is designed exclusively for the Pentax 110 SLR, one of our range of Pentax cameras. So before you spend a little more, spend some time at W. H. Smith and save yourself worry and money. And when your chosen camera has done its work, W. H. Smith have a fine developing and printing service that's fast and efficient at very competitive prices. Pentax 110 SLR. A fully automatic 110 SLR pocket camera. Accepts interchangeable lenses. Easy loading with 110 cartridge film which selects the film speed. No setting required. Comes with carrying pouch and neckstrap. WHS Price £59.95. W.II.Smith Gadget Bag in black, brown or navy. *WIIS Price £3.95. Pentax AF 100 P Flash gun Dedicated to the Pentax 110 SLR Camera. WHS Christmas Price $19.95. WHS Normal price £20.95. Save £1.00. Hanimex 35F Fully automatic 35 mm camera...
November 23, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Nov 1975: Gold-Plated Digital Watch ad from READERS OFFERS LTD

(+Gold-Plated bracelet strap)

«FANTASTIC PRICE COUNTDOWN ON QUARTZ-CRYSTAL WATCHES!»
An advertisement for an 18-carat gold-plated solid-state digital watch. The watch has no hands and features a ruby red dial that lights up with LED digits. It is described as accurate and guaranteed for a year. FANTASTIC PRICE COUNTDOWN ON QUARTZ-CRYSTAL WATCHES! AT LAST The breakthrough in the price of Solid State DIGITALS NOW! 18 CARAT GOLD PLATED Not only do these solid state digital watches give the super accuracy of space-age technology-they are the most FASCINATING, ENVIABLE item anyone can own and wear! Imagine it-a GOLD-PLATED watch (3 micron) WITH OUT HANDS. A dark ruby red dial that lights up to give super EXACT time day or night at the touch of a button. Space-age L.E.D. (Light Emitting Diode) clearly displays crimson computer-style digits. Hours and minutes followed by seconds. Hold button for continuous stop watch read-out. Dead accurate time-keeping. ACCURATE TO WITHIN 60 SECONDS IN A YEAR! Press for time Hold for seconds Longer for stop watch Fantastically sophisticated technology MAKES TRADITIONAL TIMEPIECES OBSOLETE OVERNIGHT. Laser-trimmed quartz crystal oscillator pulsates at an incredible 32,768 beats EVERY SECOND! Totally reliable. And ALMOST EVERLASTING - as there are NO MOVING PARTS. NO WINDER OR SPRING TO BREAK. NO SPINDLES TO WEAR OUT. You'll never again have to suffer the expense and inconvenience of traditional watch repairs and regular cleaning. Powered by two tiny, easily obtainable, batteries that last up to a year or more in average use. These watches are FULLY FACTORY TESTED AND GUARANTEED FOR A YEAR. The biggest breakthrough in centuries... DON'T DELAY! The demand Is tremendous. ORDER TODAY! The PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EVERY MAN AND BOY-at only £24.95 + £2.85 for matching I micron gold plate adjustable bracelet strap. Complete with handsome presentation case, batteries and full instructions. 7 DAYS NO RISK TRIAL. Complete and send coupon NOW with full remittance. If not delighted with your new-watch all money will be...
November 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Nov 1982: Goblin Teasmade 860 ad from Rumbelows

(+Rowenta Filter Coffee Maker FK 60; Russell Hobbs 2-slice Toaster 5452; Swan Auto Chrome Kettle CA 363F; Philips Filter Coffee Maker HD 5154; Philips 2-Slice Automatic Toaster 4149; Russell Hobbs Automatic Kettle KB4, and more)
This is a newspaper advertisement for various household electrical appliances, including toasters, kettles, and coffee makers, offering price-winner deals for Christmas. All the Best PRICE WINNERS FOR CHRISTMAS Russell Hobbs Filter Coffee Maker 3309. 2 pint capacity. Compact simple design. Normal Price £19.99 PRICE WINNER £13.99 Rowenta Filter Coffee Maker FK 60. 2.2 pint capacity. PRICE WINNER £22.99 Philips Filter Coffee Maker HD 5154. 2 pint capacity. Normal Price £18.99 PRICE WINNER £17.99 Pilot by Morphy Richards. 2-Slice Automatic Toaster 44340. Browning control. Normal Price £11.99 PRICE WINNER £10.99 Swan Auto Chrome Kettle CA 363F. 3 pint capacity. Normal Price £20.99 PRICE WINNER £19.99 Russell Hobbs Automatic Kettle KB4. 3 pint capacity. PRICE WINNER £14.99 Russell Hobbs 2-slice Toaster 5452. Micro-chip. 7. positions browning PRICE control. Normal Price £16.99 WINNER £15.99 Also available. Goblin Teasmade 860. Built-in light, alarm and clock. Normal Price £46.99 PRICE WINNER £43.99 Philips 2-Slice Automatic Toaster 4149. Browning control. PRICE WINNER £14.99 Provident BONDS VISA OFFERS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. PRICES CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS REDUCED PRICE ITEMS ARE LOWER THAN OUR NORMAL PRICE BUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SOLD AT A HIGHER PRICE FOR A PERIOD OF 28 CONSECUTIVE DAYS IN THE PREVIOUS 6 MONTHS. HEAD OFFICE: TRINITY HOUSE, TRINITY LANE, WALTHAM CROSS, HERTS. EN8 7EC2. We save you money and serve you right. OUR UNIQUE BOND GIVES YOU: 30-DAY EXCHANGE OR MONEY-BACK FULLY GUARANTEED FOR A YEAR
November 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Nov 1982: 'Rowtron' Television Computer System Video Game ad from Aspect

(+Home Programmer; Chess; Draughts; Golf; Alien Invasion; Monster Munchers; Sporting Shotgun; Motor Race; Maths I; Circus; Galactic Battles; Reversi; Video Pinball; Flag Capture; Face the Music; Sportsworld; Combat, and more)
An advertisement for the 'Rowtron' Television Computer System Video Game. It features a complete video computer game for less than £50, with pull-out remote control handsets and built-in keypads. Customers will also receive a free 'Alien Invasion' or 'Monster Muncher' cartridge. There is a wide range of games to pick from. THE PRICE INVADERS Rowtron' Television Computer System Video Game SPACE BATTLES ACTION SPORTS COMBAT GAMBLE VEGAS STYLE BOARD GAMES VIDEO PINBALL GOLF MATHS MASTERMIND EDUCATIONAL CARTRIDGES CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS -OR THE COMPUTER Another winner from Aspect! Bringing you space age technology at almost a stone age price. You score all the way through the saving game when you snap up this fantastic offer: Why pay more? A complete Video Computer Game for less than £50! Check the specification Good looking, top quality by Rowtron, with the very latest in silicon chip technology, made to withstand the excited treatment that kids can hand out, Pull-out remote control handsets, with built-in keypads you don't have to buy them as extras (unlike other well known makes!) All games shine out from your screen in beautiful full colour graphics, and will also appear, crisp and clean on a black & white set. The realistic sound effects will astonish you. Big range of fascinating cartridges; most of them UNDER £12 You can afford to add to your collection of neat cartridges, as we add to our ever growing list of exciting games. All cartridges are manufactured here in the UK, with up to 64 game variations on a single cartridge, and a "Home Programmer" is available for this system! Order your Set and Cartridges NOW to Number Description secure them for Christmas! (WRITE QUANTITIES IN THE BOXES PROVIDED) TV Computer System Unit (as shown above) Price £49.95 Qty. My choice of FREE cartridge is Monster Munchers MM Please tick Cartridge Number Description Code Code No. RTCS Alien Invasion Al Aspect P.O.Box 15, Avenue C West, Thorp Arch Trading Estate, Wetherby,...
November 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Had one of these. After a Citroen Visa and a Fiat Panda, it was like owning a Rolls Royce: it was the first car I had that would accelerate uphill! 😂
November 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Nov 1992: 19 RT ad from Renault

(+Electric Front Windows; Electric Tilt And Slide Sunroof; Catalytic Converter; Remote Control Central Locking; Engine Immobiliser; and Digital Hi-Fi System)

«THE NEW RENAULT 19 RT. NOW NO-ONE CAN RESIST TEMPTATION.»
This is an advertisement for the Renault 19 RT car. It emphasizes the luxury features included for free, such as power steering and a remote control hi-fi system. It also mentions other features like electric windows and central locking and offers a freephone number to learn more. THE NEW RENAULT 19 RT. NOW NO-ONE CAN RESIST TEMPTATION. PAGE 12 DAILY MIRROR, Wednesday, November 11, 1992 FREE POWER STEERING FREE REMOTE CONTROL HI-FI FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY. As if the Renault 19 RT wasn't tempting enough already, we've now made it absolutely irresistible. How? By including two superb luxury features - free. Power steering comes as standard, making parking in tight spaces a breeze. Also built-in is a digital hi-fi system with six speakers and a fingertip remote control (so you can change stations or volume without taking your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road). All this on top of the standard features that already make the 19 RT so enticing. Take the electric front windows, electric tilt and slide sunroof, and catalytic converter, for example. Not to mention the remote control central locking and engine immobiliser. Even the choice of model is tantalising. Take your pick from two eye-catching body styles and two pulse-raising engines - 1.4 litre and 1.8 litre. Further temptation: the price. The Renault 19 RT is available from just £10,395 (The Renault 19 range starts from £7,995). If you're still wavering, simply bear in mind that this offer is open for a limited period only. See your dealer, or send us the coupon today. And watch your resolve crumble. To: Renault UK, FREEPOST, PO Box 21, Thame, Oxon OX9 3BR. For more information about the new Renault 19, fill in the coupon or call Renault Freephone 0800 525150 Mr/Mrs/Miss (please delete). Postcode Age (if under 18). Address. Town and County. Telephone Present car make and model. (eg Renault 19 GTS). Registration Letter. Month/Year you expect to replace 1 (eg "H") MM YY All Renault 19s have a...
November 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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I'm not convinced calculators have ever been on anyone's Christmas wish list. Even in 1976.
November 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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Nov 1976: Sinclair Calculators ad from Boots

(+Oxford Scientific; Oxford Universal; Cambridge Scientific; Cambridge Universal; and Cambridge Memory)

«Look what Boots can do for you this Christmas»
An advertisement promoting Sinclair calculators, available from Boots. There are five different models each with a set of features. The advert welcomes Access and Barclaycard payments, and notes the offer price is until December 31st. Subject to stock availability. Look what Boots can do for you this Christmas Sinclair Calculators crack a few problems for Christmas. Cambridge Scientific A pocket size calculator with 8 digit display. Functions include trigonometrics, square root, reciprocal, natural logarithm and memory. Recommended Price £10.75. BOOTS OFFER PRICE £8.95* Cambridge Universal Ideal for basic school maths or indeed for anyone who wants a pocket calculator with a few more functions - reciprocal, square root and square. Recommended Price £7.50. Boots Price £6.95 Oxford Universal 4 extra functions, large keys and a bright green display, make this an extra special gift. Mains adaptor available extra. Recommended Price £12.90. Boots Price £11.95 Oxford Scientific A must for all advanced maths and science students, with added features such as brackets. Mains adaptor available extra. Recommended Price £16.15. Boots Price £14.95 Cambridge Memory A no nonsense calculator for all the family to use. Boots Price £4.95 Access & Barclaycard welcome *At this Special Offer Price until December 31st. From larger Boots branches, subject to stock availability.
November 22, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Nov 1980: Hi-Fi Audio Equipment ad from Mitsubishi

(+TVs; Receivers; Tuners; Amplifiers; Music Centres; Speakers; Cassette Decks; and Video Cassette Recorders)

«It's a Mitsubishi»
A monochrome advertisement featuring a turntable and promoting the brand's reputation for high-quality hi-fi audio equipment. The ad highlights the advanced technological features, realistic reproduction, and good looks of the products. It also mentions a range of audio equipment from complete stereos to separate components. It's a Mitsubishi And, as anyone who has heard the Mitsubishi reputation will agree, when it comes to hi-fi, nothing sounds better. Hardly surprising when you consider the breathtakingly realistic reproduction, advanced technological features and functional good looks inherent in every piece of Mitsubishi audio equipment. From a complete 50 watt stereo in miniature to Vertical Linear Tracking Decks. From the ultimate in Music Centres to some really together separates. If you want some sound advice, simply play it by ear. MITSUBISHI ALSO HAVE A REPUTATION FOR TV RECEIVERS, TUNERS, AMPLIFIERS MUSIC CENTRES, SPEAKERS, CASSETTE DECKS AND VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERS. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC (UK) LTD., OTTERSPOOL WAY, WATFORD, HERTS. WD2 8LD.
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Nov 1972: Ad for Lady Caroline Lamb

«ROBERT BOLT'S LADY CAROLINE LAMB»
This is an advertisement for the film Lady Caroline Lamb starring Sarah Miles, Jon Finch, and Richard Chamberlain. It is showing at the Empire Leicester Square from November 22nd. The box office is open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ROBERT BOLT'S LADY CAROLINE LAMB Gala World Premiere Tuesday November 21st at 8.00 pm. Hear the original soundtrack from EMI Records on Columbia CSD 3728 NAT COHEN SARAH MILES - JON FINCH RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN as Lord Byron JOHN MILLS - MARGARET LEIGHTON - PAMELA BROWN SILVIA MONTI-RALPH RICHARDSON and LAURENCE OLIVIER Music by RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT Executive Producer FRANCO CRISTALDI Produced by FERNANDO GHIA Written and directed by ROBERT BOLT Panavision Colour Released by MGM EMI From Wed Nov. 22nd EMPIRE LEICESTER SQUARE BOX OFFICE NOW OPEN 11.00 a.m. 7.30 p.m. SEPARATE PERFORMANCES DAILY Daily MON - SUN 2.30 pm, 5.30 pm, 8.30 pm Late Shows Fri.-Sat. 11.30 pm. PRICES: Front Circle £1.50. Rear Circle £1.25.. Rear Stalls £1.25 BOOKABLE Unreserved. Centre Stalls £1.00. Front Stalls 75p.
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Nov 1976: Association Football Diary ad from Letts

(+Angling Times; Motor Boat and Yachting; Sports; Golf World; and Daily Mirror Racing)

«How to make a soccer fan's year this Christmas. For around a pound.»
An advertisement for the Letts Association Football Diary for 1977. It contains facts, personalities (Kevin Keegan, Bobby Moore, Pat Jennings and many more) and playing tips that bring soccer alive. It costs 79p and is one of over seventy pocket diaries from Letts. This diary also includes five-a-side football rules. It is available at stationers and department stores. How to make a soccer fan's year this Christmas. For around a pound. It's all in the new Letts Association Football Diary for 1977. Soccer at his fingertips in the diary that's also a vital pocket reference book. Published with the Football Association and what higher authority can you get? It features the facts, personalities (Kevin Keegan, Bobby Moore, Pat Jennings and many more) and playing tips that bring soccer alive. All for 79p. And it's just one of a range of over seventy pocket diaries - Angling Times, Motor Boat and Yachting, Sports, Golf World and Daily Mirror Racing among them - from Letts. At stationers and department stores now. Great shots. Action pictures of the top players featured in his Letts Association Football Diary. When do Eagles play football? His Letts Association Football Diary will tell him all the teams' nicknames. Five-a-side Football Rules Five-a-side football may be played in an enclosed area, either Indoors or outdoors. There are no goal-kicks, corners or throw-ins. Goals The goals are 16 ft by 4 ft high. Goal Area The goal area is a semi-circle of 25 ft radius. A penalty spot is placed 20 ft from the centre of each goal. Bali The ball used is size 4. Duration of Play Six minutes each way; in the event of extra time being required, play will continue until the first goal. Rules Only the defending goalkeeper is allowed inside the al ared and de may handle the ball only in this area Penalty for intrig a by the defence, a penalty kick; b by the attack, a free kick at the point of entry to the circle. Note Accidental entry by a player into the goal area which has no...
November 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Nov 1993: Towelling Robe ad from C&A

(+Ski Pants; Cowl Neck Jumpers; Polyester Blouses; Tights; Cotton Nightshirts; Gloves & Scarf Sets; and Leggings with Lycra)

«THE PLACE TO BE
FOR EXTRA VALUE»
An advertisement promoting clothing, including towelling robes, ski pants, and leggings, with prices displayed alongside each item. A woman wearing a towelling robe is featured. THE PLACE TO BE FOR EXTRA VALUE At C&A this week - extra value on this range of styles for ladies. £9.99 £9.99 £6.99 £8.99 £4.99 £3.99 £3.50 £2.99 Where value is always in fashion
November 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Nov 1989: Fresh Fruit & Vegetables ad from Safeway

(+Organic cabbages; Carrots; Potatoes; Kiwi Fruit; Mango; Star fruit; Paw Paw; Sweet potato; Golden Delicious Apples; Satsumas; Passion fruit; Mange Tout; Baby corn; Physalis; and Pepino melon)
An advert for a supermarket chain, offering a wide selection of exotic fruits and vegetables. Prices are listed, along with country of origin. A cook's tour of the world's fresh fruit & vegetables – at Safeway At Safeway, we like to have all the fruit and vegetables you want in store for you all year round...as fresh as it is possible to be. That means searching the world for new sources of old favourites, as well as discovering new delights - for the extra colour and flavour they can bring into your life. It also means taking extra special care to ensure that, however far they have come, all our fruit and vegetables arrive on the shelf in perfect condition. At Safeway, we have always led the way in protecting the natural freshness of the product. And it shows. Come and see our exotic and organic fruit and vegetables. There's a description on the shelf which tells you where they come from and what they're like. And try something different on us, with the voucher in the corner of the page. Everything you want from a store ...and a little bit more. Sounds interesting, doesn't it! Here's a chance to try something slightly different. Take this voucher to your local Safeway store and exchange it for 2 FREE passion fruits when you buy any item from the fresh fruit and vegetable department. Hand this voucher to the cashier with your purchase and it will be redeemed for 32p. ONLY ONE VOUCHER PER CUSTOMER. OFFER SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. VALID UNTIL 2ND DECEMBER 1989. To the manager: Please treat this as a merchants coupon. All items subject to availability. Items reduced have been on sale at the higher price in most of our stores. Some of the products featured may not be available at smaller stores or on the Isle of Man.
November 21, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Nov 1970: Store ad from Woolworth

(+TOP-VALUE Buys)

«It's well worth shopping at woolworth»
An advertisement for a Woolworth store in Whitstable, announcing its re-opening after modernisation. The store will close on Saturday, November 7th, at 5:30 p.m., and re-open on Thursday, November 12th, at 9 a.m. It is now completely modernised for self-service, with new facilities and displays. The advertisement claims it is well worth shopping at Woolworth. It's well worth shopping at woolworth WHITSTABLE CLOSES 5:30p.m. SATURDAY 7th. NOVEMBER RE-OPENS 9am.THURSDAY 12th. NOVEMBER COMPLETELY MODERNISED FOR SELF-SERVICE We regret any inconvenience caused to our customers but we're sure you'll be delighted with your New Look Woolworth Brighter up-to-the minute facilities designed for your greater shopping comfort. Modern displays providing an even greater variety of Woolworth TOP-VALUE Buys
November 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Nov 1978: 12" Philips (711TX) black and white portable TV ad from Currys

(+Ferguson radio/cassette recorder; Fidelity Audio System; National electronic digital clock radio; Philips portable cassette recorder; ITT Tiny radio; Sharp Credit card LCD calculator; Casio LCD clock calculator, and more)
An advertisement featuring a selection of electronics, including a TV, audio system, cassette recorders, radios, and calculators. Each product is priced, and personal credit terms are available. A man encourages customers to visit their local store. Currys Christmas Show All backed by Currys Price Promise Buy from Currys. Then if you find you could have bought the same thing cheaper locally at the time of purchase, call back within 7 days and we'll refund the difference*. Currys also offer you our 7 day exchange or money-back plan and give you a year's complete guarantee- both parts and labour. *Refunds are calculated on the cash price. Audio System. CASH Or £5-95 deposit and 9 monthly payments of £4-95 Credit price £50-50 Mains/car battery operated black and white portable TV. Push button tuning. Personal Credit terms available Mains/battery L, M, S and VHF radio with push-button waveband selection. LCD clock calculator with alarm. Inc. batteries 8 digit green display calculator. Full memory, % Mains/battery L, M, S and VHF radio/cassette recorder. Personal Credit terms available Credit card LCD calculator with audible key entry. Inc. battery. Mains/battery M and VHF radio. Batteries extra except where otherwise stated. L, M and VHF electronic digital clock radio. Personal Credit terms available Mains/battery portable cassette recorder. Branches nationwide look in your phone book. Items subject to availability
November 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Nov 1977: Cake Decorating and Icing Supplies ad from Timothy Whites Cookshop

(+Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft Book; Nutbrown Icing Turntable; Prestige Icing Set; Nutbrown Beginners Icing Kit; Tala Cake Marker; Smoothing Spatula; Icing Nails; and Working Kitchen Measuring Spoons)
This advertisement features a variety of cake decorating and icing supplies, including a turntable, icing sets, a book, a cake marker, a spatula, icing nails, and measuring spoons, all designed to help bakers create professional-looking cakes at home. How to have your cake and ice it A professional-looking job is quite easily achieved, given the right gadgets. The Cookshop's got the lot of them. Pick up what you need from the Cookshop today, and start practising for Christmas. All you need to get you started-Nutbrown Beginners Icing Kit includes instructions. Prestige Icing Set, fully equipped with four separate nozzles. Icing is easier with a turntable. We have a choice, this one's from Nutbrown. The book of "Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft" makes it all seem so easy, full of ideas. The Tala Cake Marker helps you make perfect patterns. Working Kitchen measuring spoons. The whole set shown here only. A spatula for smoothing icing over your cake-Timothy Whites' own with pliable chrome on steel blade. Put a cradle on the cake, or a Christmas tree, these icing nails make it simple. (You can also buy icing bags, collars and nozzles separately.) Or there's a de luxe set for the more advanced. All goods subject to availability.
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Nov 1992: Webb's Whole Frozen Chicken ad from Budgens

(+Hovis White Sliced Bread; Mr Kipling Pies; Chiltern Hills Sparkling Mineral Water; and Fruit Yogurt)

«BUY 2 GET 3rd FREE»
This is a black and white newspaper advertisement. It features multiple grocery products. The advertisement promotes a 'buy 2 get 3rd free' deal. Products featured include frozen chicken, sliced bread, pies, mineral water, and fruit yogurt. BUY 2 GET 3rd FREE DAILY MIRROR LONDON XTRA, Thursday, November 5, 1992 PAGE 7 LX Hovis White Sliced Bread 800g 66p Budgens Fruit Yogurt 150g Pot 29p Mr Kipling Pies 6 Pack £1.02 Apple/Custard, Apple B'currant Raspberry/Apple 6 Bramley Apple & Pies Webb's Whole Frozen Chicken 3lb - 3lb 10oz each Chiltern Hills Sparkling Minerai Water 2 Litres 69p Offers end 29.11.92 Subject to availability OFFERS ONLY AVAILABLE WITH COUPONS FROM YOUR LOCAL STORE. BRANCHES AT: St Albans, Witham, Tring, Panshanger, Ampthill, Langley, Doddinghurst, Maidenhead (2), Burnham, Biggleswade, Flackwell Heath, Wentworth, Sawbridgeworth, Chorleywood, Ash Vale, Maldon, Abbots Langley, Lightwater, Cranleigh, Fetcham, Ascot, Oxted, Edenbridge, Bayswater, Crouch End, Belsize Park, East Finchley, East Barnet, Cheam, Chessington, Tolworth, Bedfont, Enfield, Highams Park, Eastcote, Shepperton, Woodford, Putney, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Marlow, Amersham, Sandy. Call 0800 526002 for your local store details. BRINGS REAL VALUE INTO THE HEART OF TOWN
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Nov 1971: Autocharge Stereo Record Player ad from Boots

(+Admiral Binoculars; 3000 Shaver; Comet 200 Camera Outfit; and Leather Wallet)

«Happy Christmas man-in-a-million»
This is a Christmas advertisement with a wide range of gift ideas. Featured are a record player, binoculars, a shaver, a camera outfit and a leather wallet. Come along and discover a super choice of his favourite things. You can't go wrong when you shop at Boots. Happy Christmas man-in-a-million Come along to Boots and find that really special gift. Discover a super choice of his favourite things. You can't go wrong when you shop at Boots. BOOTS 3000 SHAVER De-luxe Shaver in smart presentation case with lid mirror. Features include dual voltage, separate trimmer, attractive matt black shaver body and coiled lead. Save £1 until December 4th Normal price £6-90 Offer price £5-90 From most Boots branches. BOOTS AUTOCHANGE STEREO RECORD PLAYER Really fine stereo for all music lovers. Features include an autochange four speed deck, a special L.P. track selector and twin speakers. (including dust cover) £40-50 From Boots Audio and Record Departments. BOOTS COMET 200 CAMERA OUTFIT All you need for easy, perfect pictures. Camera with dial-the-weather flash exposure control, flash cube, batteries, strap and colour film. From all Boots branches. £6-60 BOOTS LEATHER WALLET A classically personal gift in beautiful oak calf leather. This spacious wallet is something to treasure. From Boots department stores. £1.79 BOOTS ADMIRAL BINOCULARS Superb, Japanese made 8 x 30 prismatic binoculars with coated lenses. A gift to give him a lifetime of pleasure. Complete with case. From larger Boots branches, £9-95 Get the big gift from
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Nov 1976: Schoolboys Diary 1977 ad from Letts

(+Diaries)

«How to make a schoolboy's year this Christmas. For around a pound.»
A vintage advertisement for the Letts Schoolboys Diary for 1977. It is illustrated with line drawings of kite flying, Guy Fawkes, and an iceberg. It encourages readers to buy the diary for their schoolboys this Christmas, and suggests that it can teach boys how to take photographs, solve riddles, puzzles and quizzes. How to make a schoolboy's year this Christmas. For around a pound. What has bridge-building to do with kite-flying? The answer's in his Letts Schoolboys Diary. All this and lots more in the Letts Schoolboys Diary for 1977. He can learn how to take photographs. Solve riddles, puzzles and quizzes. He'll find school timetables he can fill in and a fascinating fact on every diary page (bet he didn't know a grasshopper has *ears' in its legs). And there's plenty of space for keeping a day-by-day diary. All for 75p. There are lots of other diaries too - Angling Times, Association Football, Sports, Scout, Cub Scout, Senior Schools, to name a few - in the range of over seventy pocket diaries from Letts. At stationers and department stores now. Dirty work in the Houses of Parliament? His Letts Schoolboys Diary sheds light on Guy Fawkes Night. When does water float? His Letts Schoolboys Diary holds the secret. Wouldn't everyone you know like a Letts Diary?
November 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Nov 1974: Ad for Earthquake

«You'll FEEL it as well as see it!»
An advertisement for the movie "Earthquake" starring Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Lorne Greene, Genevieve Bujold, and Richard Roundtree. The film is presented in Sensurround with realistic effects that simulate an actual earthquake. You'll FEEL it as well as see it! ATTENTION! This motion picture will be shown in the startling new multi- dimension of SENSURROUND Please be aware that you will feel as well as see and hear realistic effects such as might be experienced in an actual earthquake. The Management assume no responsibility for the physical or emotional reactions of the individual viewer. An Event... Starring CHARLTON HESTON AVA GARDNER GEORGE KENNEDY LORNE GREENE GENEVIEVE BUJOLD - RICHARD ROUNDTREE Co-staring MARJOE GORTNER - BARRY SULLIVAN - LLOYD NOLAN - VICTORIA PRINCIPAL Written by GEORGE FOX and MARIO PUZO Music by JOHN WILLIAMS Produced and Directed by MARK ROBSON ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON MCA RECORDS CERT A Executive Producer JENNINGS LANG - A MARK ROBSON-FILMAKERS GROUP PRODUCTION KAUNIVERSE PICTURE TECHNICOLOR PANASONIC SPIRITO CONTAINERATOR OPERATORS S Box Office now open. FROM THURSDAY EMPIRE Separate Performances. LEICESTER SQUARE All seats bookable. Programmes; Weekday & Sunday 2.30 5.30 8.30. Late Show Friday & Saturday 11.30 p.m.
November 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM