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Running from September 16th to Christmas Day each year, displays random festive print ads from the past hundred years or so. A Festive version of @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social
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Dec 1988: Funai Autobakery ad from Currys

(+Philips Hostess Trolley; Braun Food Processor; Russell Hobbs Coffee Maker; Braun Mains/Rechargeable Shaver; Philips Mains Shaver; Clairol 'Benders' Hair Stylers; Braun 'Linear' Mains Shaver; Braun 'Combi Clicker' Styling Brush/Tongs, and more)
This advertisement showcases a variety of home and personal care products from various brands available at a retail store. It features items such as a bread maker, food processor, vacuum cleaner, sandwich toaster, hair stylers, shaver, and more, highlighting the deals and special offers available. CURRYS CHRISTMAS GIFTS YOUR BIGGEST CHOICE THIS CHRISTMAS Variable cutting system for precision slicing and chipping Wide-feed tube for processing whole fruit and vegetables Two speed plus pulse action Convenient cord storage. Model UK14. SAVE £20 CURRYS PRICE £59.99 GIFTS FOR THE HOME PIFCO HANDHELD VACUUM Supplied with lighter socket plug and battery clips 12 volt car vacuum cleaner HALF PRICE CURRYS PRICE FREE With carpet brush and upholstery £12.99 TORCH nozzle. Model 719. PIFCO HIGH POWER VAC SWAN 'TOASTY' SANDWICH TOASTER SAVE£5 Non-stick plates that seal and cut sandwiches automatically. Model 00480. CARLTON 'BODY TALK' TALKING SCALES Speaks your weight in pounds or kilos ■5 memories for weight comparison, recording for the whole family FUNAI AUTOBAKERY CURRYS PRICE £39.99 RUSSELL HOBBS COFFEE MAKER Permanent filter and anti-drip device Built-in hot plate ■10 cup capacity. Model 3317. Simple automatic or manual baking ■Built-in timer-you can even wake up to freshly baked bread. Model FAB100. FREE SWAN LONG-SLOT TOASTER CURRYS PRICE £169.99 SAVE£10 CURRYS PRICE £14.99 UN CURRYS PRICE £22.99 FREE TOASTER PHILIPS HOSTESS TROLLEY Four 2-pint dishes for vegetables Large heated compartment for roasts and main courses Unheated bottom shelf for salads and desserts. Model HL6100. Saving based on products sold at Currys Birmingham Branch. All items subject to availability. FREE CASE OF WINE CURRYS PRICE £99.99 PERSONAL CARE GIFTS CARLTON FREE PERSONAL ORGANISER 'BODYSTYLE' WASHBAG GIFT SET Complete haircare kit in a handy washbag Includes dryer, styler, flannel, shampoo and conditioner. CURRYS PRICE BRAUN RECHARGEABLE SHAVER £14.99 BRAUN LADY SHAVE Large shaving foil...
November 27, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Dec 1970: Whisky ad from International

(+Brandy Martells; Rum Bacardi; De Kuypers Cherry Brandy; Vodka Smirnoff; Gin; Three Barrels Brandy; Rum Lemon Hart; Club Amontillado Sherry Harvey's; Sandemans Port Ruby or Tawny; Gilbeys Triple Crown Port; Sweet, Dry or Bianco Martini, and more)
This black and white advertisement is promoting a selection of alcoholic beverages. The advertisement features a large illustration that looks like the front of a building. You'll go crackers over our Christmas Bargains 35 King Street, Saffron Walden
November 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Dec 1984: Consumer Electronics & Home Appliances ad from Connect

(+22" JVC 7832 Teletext; Tricity Tiara 1417; Candy Turbomatic new model '21'; Grundig TS 11201 20" Colour TV; Fidelity 15650 Hi-Fi System; Sharp VZ 1500 EB Music Centre; Fisher M21 Midi System; Sony C6 Video, and more)
This is a black and white newspaper advertisement for a shop selling consumer electronics and home appliances. The advert features a wide selection of goods, including televisions, music systems, washing machines, cookers, refrigerators, and small kitchen appliances. Text in the advertisement promotes competitive prices and special offers for Christmas. AT CONNECT, YOU GET MORE CHRISTMAS FOR YOUR MONEY. COLOUR TELEVISIONS FROM £159.95 A selection from our range 14" Orion 14P............................... £159.95 14" Ferguson 37140.............................. £169.95 14" Grundig P371121.............................. £169.95 14" Philips 2006.............................. £179.95 14" Hitachi CPT1471........ was £189.95 now 179.95 14" Toshiba 140R Remote.............................. £209.95 20" Philips 2026.............................. £259.95 20" Hitachi CPT2044.............................. £289.95 MIDI SYSTEMS Akal Midi System 44........ was £399.95 now 369.95 Toshiba V10.............................. 399.95 JVC E22 Twin Deck.............................. 449.95 CASSETTE RECORDERS FROM £14.95 A selection from our range Benkson TRC7.............................. £14.95 Sharp RD620E.............................. £19.95 Kisho KC2510CZ Datacorder. was £29.95 now 19.95 RADIO RECORDERS FROM £27.95 A selection from our range Alba CR51........ was £29.95 now £27.95 Philips D7032.............................. £32.95 Sharp GF1740E.............................. £34.95 Hitachi TRK 6801 Stereo.............................. £54.95 PERSONAL STEREOS FROM £13.95. A selection from our range Alba CP6A........ was £14.95 now 13.95 Sanyo MG7SP Inc. speakers.............................. £24.95 Sanyo MG27A inc. radio....... was £34.95 now 32.95 TRANSISTOR RADIOS FROM £4.95. A selection from our range Sanyo RP1390.............................. £4.95 Philips AL182.............................. £9.95 Hitachi KH437/8........ was £16.95 now 15.95 Grundig Music Boy 160........ was...
November 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Dec 1972: Christmas Gifts ad from Tesco

(+Mens Swiss Made Watches; Monopoly; Christmas Trees; Mens Boxed After Shave Sets; Mens Boxed Initialled Handkerchiefs; Boys P.V.C. or Suedette Gloves; Ladies P.V.C. or Suedette Gloves; Mens P.V.C. or Suedette Gloves; Childrens Mitts, and more)
A vintage newspaper advertisement offering a variety of items for Christmas gifts. Products include watches, board games, artificial trees, gloves, handkerchiefs, socks, slippers, ties, ornaments, garlands, books and tights. There is also mention of toys. The ad mentions Green Shield Stamps. Cuts the cost of CHRISTMAS GIVING! A SELECTION OF MENS TIES AT 75p & 95p (Available only at larger Home 'n' Wear Stores & Departments) MENS FANCY DESIGNED NYLON SOCKS SHORT 25p LONG 27p MENS PVC or SUEDETTE GLOVES 42p 3 Handkerchie for men chiefs for men LADIES P.V.C. or SUEDETTE GLOVES 39p LARGE SELECTION OF COLOURFUL & EMBROIDERED LADIES BOXED HANDKERCHIEFS 30p LADIES ONE SIZE MICROMESH TIGHTS 17p MENS BOXED INITIALLED HANDKERCHIEFS 35p (SET OF 3) WIDE RANGE OF LADIES HEADSQUARES Contemporary printed FROM 20p designs or plain colours- "SWAN" ORNAMENTAL OHRISTMAS TREE BALLS 35 PACK OF 6 12 ft. TINSEL GARLANDS IOP 4 ft. 6ins. (Approx.) ARTIFICIAL CHILDRENS CHILDRENS RIBBED or CROCHET TIGHTS RIBBED: AGES 2-6 45P RIBBED: AGES 7-10 50P CROCHET: AGES 2-6 50г CROCHET: AGES 7-10 55P MITTS ACRYLIC PILE 39P WOOL 18P MENS & LADIES NYLON CHILDRENS SLIPPERSAL ANIMAL MENS SIZES 6-10 99P. LADIES SIZES 4-7 89P GARLANDS IOP 4 ft. 6ins. (Approx.) ARTIFICIAL MENS BOXED AFTER SHAVE SETS Bottle of Cussons After Shave plus two dress handkerchiefs 49P Available only at larger Home 'n' Wear Stores & Departments BOYS P.V.C. or SUEDETTE GLOVES 32P Fabulous Watch Offer! Mens Swiss Made Watches Dustproof Antimagnetic - Stainless Steel Back. Electronically tested for accurate timekeeping. Available in Gold or Silver coloured cases. Complete with matching Metal Bracelet, Packed in Presentation Box. Fully Guaranteed for 6 months. ONLY £3.75 PLUS A beautitully designed Ladies Pendant Watch FREE Complete with Chain Swiss made. Fully guaranteed for 6 months. Decorated back. Gold coloured case, In presentation box. MONOPOLY WADDINGTONS MONOPOLY £1.35 NOVELTY HEAD SLIPPERS 45P Huge selection of CHILDRENS...
November 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Dec 1992: Extra Dry Champagne ad from Sainsbury's

(+Cheese Board Selection; Frozen White Chocolate Gâteau; Fresh Beef Rib Roast; Fresh Whole and Half Leg of Pork Bone-In; and Clementines)

«Sainsbury's prices. All you need for a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.»
This is an advertisement for various food products from a well-known supermarket. It features offers on Champagne, cheese, cake, beef, pork and clementines. Sainsbury's prices. All you need for a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. DICTIONS SAINSBURY'S QUICK FROZEN White Chocolate GATEAU with Peach & Apricot filling 10 PORTIONS 670 gram e KEEP FROZEN Best before end CHAMPAGNE Sainsbury's Extra Dry Champagne 75cl £11.95 £9.99 Save £1.96 Sainsbury's Frozen White Chocolate Gâteau 670g £2.99 £1.99 Save £1.00 Sainsbury's Cheese Board Selection 500g £2.99 SAINSBURY'S .................................. CHEESE BOARD SELECTION MATURED WEST COUNTRY FARMHO 500 gr Sainsbury's Clementines 58p 45p loose per lb Save 13p SAINSBURY'S SAINSBURY'S CHAMPAGNE EXTRA DRY PRODUCE OF FRANCE 1 Sainsbury plc. Stanford Street, London SE1 9LL ON Sainsbury's Fresh Beef Rib Roast £2-34 £1.94 per lb Save 40p Sainsbury's Fresh Whole and Half Leg of Pork Bone-In £1.49 94p per lb Save 55p DELTA VISA MasterCard 75de Good food costs less at Sainsbury's. THESE DEBIT AND CREDIT CARDS ARE WELCOME AT ALL OUR STORES. MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY, SOME LINES AVAILABLE AT LARGER BRANCHES ONLY. SPECIAL OFFERS VALID UNTIL 24TH DECEMBER. PRODUCTS ALSO AVAILABLE AT SAVACENTRE -THE SAINSBURY'S HYPERMARKET.
November 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Nov 1995: Comedy Videos ad from Woolworths

(+Roy Chubby Brown Live At Blackpool; Michael Barrymore's Best Bites; An Audience with Ken Dodd; Baddiel & Skinner's Fantasy Football League 2; Des O'Connor Live on Stage 1995; Bob Monkhouse Live and Forbidden, and more)
This black-and-white advert is for a selection of stand-up comedy videos, available to buy in the winter months. It features cover art from various adult comedy films with comedians well known from British TV and stage. Prices range from £12.99 to £14.99. Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho, Merry Christmas. Rowan Atkinson in 2 hilarious new episodes including come entire episode never ever seen on TV! "THE MASTER OF MISCHIEF AND COMEDY AT HIS MOST EXCELLENT" WARNING IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED, DON'T BUY! "AN EVENING OF COMEDY, LAUGHTER AND MUSIC... DES AT HIS VERY BEST." Includes material never seen on TV before! "Hysterically Funny!" Includes 30 EXTRA MINUTES FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON VIDEO Everyone's favourite adult comedian All items subject to availability
November 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Nov 1987: Microwave ad from Bejam

(+BM801; Hitachi MR6770; BM618; Network NW610; BM607; BM501; Samsung RE211D; BM500; and Kettle)

«Free kettle with every microwave»
This is a vintage advertisement encouraging customers to buy a microwave before December 19th to receive a free kettle. Select microwaves are reduced in price. Advice from home economists is available. Free kettle with every microwave Bejam must think it's Christmas. Buy a microwave before 19 December and we'll give you a kettle* absolutely free. Many of our microwaves are now reduced in price so you won't have to look far to find a bargain. And should you require advice or assistance our home economists are always on hand. You'll also find the latest models in the latest styles at Bejam and all are at good value prices. So come to Bejam for your microwave and walk away with a kettle into the bargain. *Bejam reserve the right to substitute a gift of equivalent value. Offer applies from Monday 16 November to Saturday 19 December 1987. Microwaves from £89.90 Samsung RE211D 500 watts Capacity 0.40cu.ft. 30 minute timer ■ Two power controls ■ Stirrer Network NW610 £99.90 £ £89.90 600 watts Capacity 1 cu.ft. Auto turntable ■Variable controls 99 min timer Programmable €189.90 £169.90 Bejam BM618 600 watts Capacity 1 cu.ft. ■Stainless steel interior Auto turntable Variable touch controls 99 min timer ■ Programmable • Available in brown or white £199.90 £189.90 Hitachi MR6770 600 watts Capacity 0.9 cu.ft. Turntable Touch control Stainless steel interior ■Variable power Grill/brown facility 99 min timer 299.90 £279.90 Bejam BM801 600 watts Capacity 0.83 cu.ft. ■Stainless steel interior Auto turntable with metal rack and trivet Variable touch controls ■Microwave and conventional cooking 99 min timer £369.90 £339.90 New models from £89.90 Bejam BM500 (illustrated left) 500 watts ■Capacity 0.6 cu.ft. Turntable ■30 min timer 2 power controls £99.90 £ £89.90 Bejam BM501 (illustrated above) 500 watts ■Capacity 0.6 cu.ft. Variable touch controls minuimable £129.90 Bejam BM607 600 watts ■Capacity 1 cu.ft. 60 min timer $149.90 £139.90 Balam CHARON CARD VISA Bejam Were hot...
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Nov 1952: Manicure Set ad from Boots

(+A Fancy Gift Box; Gift Box; Hot Water Bottles; Powder-Box; Pure Bristle Shaving Brush; Military Hair Brush; Bath Crystals; Photograph Albums; and 365 Talcum Powder)

«Just look! All at Boots that's the place for value»
A vintage advertisement promoting various Christmas gifts. It features a range of products including gift boxes, manicure sets, shaving brushes, hot water bottles, bath crystals, talcum powder, and photograph albums. Each product is described with a price, emphasizing value and gift-giving ideas. Just look! All at Boots that's the place for value Boots Gift Box In gay Christmassy design, containing '365' Cologne Toilet Water and Girard's Cologne Bath Cubes for only 3/9. Other Gift Boxes from 2/6. Manicure Set 12/6 An attractive set in plastic cases of assorted designs and finishes. First class value at 12/6 Pure Bristle Shaving Brush, 5/11. Other bristle and bristle mixture brushes from 3/11. Military Hair Brush In assorted shapes with wood backs and white nylon filling. Wonderful value, 5/11 Boots Bath Crystals. Old English Lavender and Real Devonshire Violets in handsome glass jars. 3/3 and 5/6. '365' Talcum Powder. The new and attractive '365' Talcum Powder in sprinkler top container, 2/- Photograph Albums make ideal Christmas gifts. Illustrated here are two from the selection at all Boots branches from 1/- Gift Box containing three miniature perfumes by Boots—'Eros', 'La Question', 'Les Fleurs'. Most acceptable 8/3 Boots Hot Water Bottles demonstrate exceptional value; here are two examples - the 'Snug', ever popular at 4/11 - the 'Nursery', moulded with a favourite nursery rhyme; in pastel shades, pink and blue, 3/6 A Fancy Gift Box containing good quality pure bristle shaving brush and a Boots Old English Lavender Shaving Bowl — a gift to please any man. 11/6 Powder Box complete with sifter and puff - in various attractive floral designs, and only 8/6
November 27, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Dec 1931: Glacier Mints ad from Fox's

«Give FOX'S GLACIER MINTS»
This vintage advertisement promotes peppermint sweets as the perfect Christmas gift. The illustration includes a snow-covered village scene with a clock tower and a package of mints. It emphasizes that giving the product will bring pleasure and aid digestion. Give FOX'S GLACIER MINTS From Confectioners and Stores every- where in suitable Pack- ages for Gifts, also loose, 6d. per qtr. Ib., wrapped and unwrapped. THE FINEST PEPPERMINT IN THE WORLD THIS CHRISTMAS and you will give real pleasure, and perhaps prevent pain. They are so delicious and they do aid digestion.
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Nov 1997: Frozen Chicken ad from Iceland

(+Traditional Roast Potatoes; Julienne Carrots; and Alabama Chocolate Fudge Cake)

«FREE GIVEAWAY»
A black and white advertisement showing a roasted chicken on a platter along with carrots and potatoes. A chocolate cake is shown at the bottom of the advertisement. The advert highlights a promotional offer when buying a specific Iceland frozen chicken, customers receive free potatoes, carrots, and chocolate fudge cake. FREE GIVEAWAY Iceland 907g Traditional Roast Potatoes, Iceland 907g Julienne Carrots and Majestic Alabama Chocolate Fudge Cake WORTH £3.67 WHEN YOU BUY AN ICELAND 2.6-3.0kg FROZEN CHICKEN FOR JUST £4.99 Available now in Iceland Stores with Sunday opening Offer subject to availability. While stocks last. Serving suggestions.
November 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Dec 1915: Luminous Wrist Watch ad from H. Samuel

(+Gold Case Wrist Watch; Fine Half-Hoop Ring; Silver Wrist Watch; Massive Signet Ring; Sterling Silver Brooch; and Case of Teaspoons)

«GET A PRIZE THIS XMAS FREE!»
An advertisement for a jeweler. The advert contains images and prices for rings, wrist watches, brooches and teaspoons. The advert urges customers to send in a post card for a free book containing xmas bargain ideas. GET A PRIZE THIS XMAS FREE! JUST SEND POST-CARD FOR THIS THAT'S ALL! WRITE NOW! You can choose your Gifts at home from over 3,000 splendid suggestions if you send a postcard for H. Samuel's. BIG FREE BOOK OF XMAS BARGAINS It's packed with Gifts fo everyone-and you may choose your own FREE PRIZES from the lists inside! Write now, or call at nearest Branch. 70 Branches, including: WOOLWICH: 40& 42, Powis St. PORTSMOUTH: 141, Commercial Rd. STRATFORD: 22, Broadway. LEEDS: 39, Briggate. NEWCASTLE: 2, Grainger St. W. SEE WHAT YOU SAVE! LUMINOUS WRIST WATCH. Shews the time by day and night. 7-jewel movement, perfect timekeeper, Nickel Silver Case. FULL MONTHS TRIAL. Watchmaker to the Admiralty, 64, MARKET ST., MANCHESTER
November 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Dec 1983: Christmas Cake ad from Sainsbury's

(+Lindt Griottes Chocolates; Luxury Christmas Pudding; Dundee Cake; Cherry Genoa Cake; Rich Christmas Pudding; Roasted Salted Mixed Nuts; Rover Assorted Biscuits; Black Magic chocolates; Assorted Cocktail Snacks, and more)
A vintage newspaper advert shows a variety of Christmas confectionery and other sweet treats on offer for affordable prices. The ad promotes indulgent goods, from Christmas cakes and chocolates to mixed nuts and puddings, aiming to entice shoppers with appealing options for the festive season. Spoil yourself with Sainsbury's Christmas prices. 1kg £1-89 2lb £1-90 3lb 4oz £5-65 325g 89P 454g £1-99 2lb 4oz £2-30 400g 89P 400g £1-49 250g £3-49 Chocolates filled with cherries in liqueur. 2lb £3-30 2lb 4oz £2-65 Sainsbury's all butter rich Cherry Genoa cake. 125g 49P 200g 99P 177g 75P Terrys Milk Chocolate Orange 1lb £1-25 x6 37P All merchandise subject to availability.
November 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Dec 1969: Camera Equipment ad from Dixons Camera Centres

(+Prinz Magnon LV Zoom-Plus 5 Free Movie Films; Prinz Oxford 400 Editor; Prinz Lancer Projector Plus 3 Movie Films Free; Prinz 280L Zoom Microscope Outfit; Prinz Paros 40 Portable Cassette Tape Recorder, and more)
This is a vintage advertisement for Dixons Camera Centres, offering a variety of camera equipment and accessories, including projectors, cameras, lenses, and film. It also features telescopes, microscopes, and cassette recorders, promoting Christmas gift ideas with savings and instant credit options. It's Gift Time at Dixons! Big Savings For You! Look in at Dixons Christmas Photofair today - there's something for everyone! Around Britain Central London Thousands of Gift Ideas at Dixons! Come Christmas Shopping at Dixons - there's lots more to choose from! Albums, slide viewers and camera accessories from as little as 2/6... plus Britain's largest range of darkroom equipment. Free Home Trial! Send only 2/- in the £ deposit for 10 days* free home trial - your money refunded if you are not delighted. Post orders to Dixons (Dept M8) 88 Oxford Street London W1
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Dec 1979: Astor Combined Radio/Stereo Cassette Unit ad from Halfords

(+Kamasa 42-Piece Socket Set; Huggy Bear Car Seat Covers; Pifco Car Vacuum Cleaner; Footpump with gauge; 5-Tray Cantilever Metal Tool Box; Spontex Motorists Gift Pack; and Gift Vouchers)
A vintage newspaper advertisement showcases a variety of car-related Christmas gifts including stereo systems, socket sets, car seat covers, car vacuum cleaners, tool boxes, and gift packs. The way to a man's heart is through his bonnet. PAGE 12 SUNDAY MIRROR, December 9, 1979 At this time of year, your local Halfords store is bursting at the seams with Christmas presents for the car-mad man. We've included over 150 of these original gift ideas in a free colour gift guide, available at any branch. You can see a few of them on this page. They're all designed to give the man in your life miles more fun. This'll tune up his car. A stereo cassette player and car radio at a nice low price which comes complete with installation kit and a pair of matched stereo speakers. Here's something that'll give him real comfort and joy when he's driving. A pair of Huggy Bear car seat covers in luxurious, soft, deep pile fabric. This socket set contains 36 sockets, ratchet handle, sliding T- Bar, speed brace, short and long extensions, and a universal joint. Incorrect tyre pressures can lead to increased tyre wear, poor road-holding, heavy steering and an un- comfortable ride. This footpump with its own built-in gauge makes regular checking a cinch. If he's nuts about getting under the car this is right up his street. A five-tray tool box that keeps everything in one place. And keeps him from rummag- ing all over the house. Give him the smartest car in the street. Give him this Spontex Gift Pack with a special motorists cellu- lose sponge, a synthetic leather and two sachets of car shampoo. Buy him a clean machine. The Pifco Speed-Vac is a high performance vacuum cleaner that works off the car battery. If the man you have in mind lives miles away, don't stick a tool kit in the post. Send him a Halfords Gift Voucher. They come in units of £1 in a choice of attractive greetings wallets. Give him something for Christmas he'd choose himself. A gift from Halfords. All products are...
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Dec 1954: Bedroom Suite ad from Smarts

(+Furnishings Magazine)

«Father Christmas fell downstairs!»
This vintage advertisement depicts a story of a family facing financial hardship after Father Christmas falls downstairs and is hospitalised. However, the family are able to cope as they can defer furniture payments. The advert promotes furniture and magazine from the retailer. Father Christmas fell downstairs! We laugh about it now, but it was jolly serious then John had just started on his own. That Christmas he tripped over his robes and fell headlong, and the gammy leg he got kept him off work for a month. DON'T WORRY DEAR, WE'LL MANAGE SOMEHOW. MERRY XMAS WHAT AM I TO DO ABOUT THE FURNITURE PAYMENTS? STOP WORRYING- YOU NEEDN'T PAY A PENNY UNTIL HE IS WORKING AGAIN "Christmas Day in the hospital wasn't very jolly, but Mary managed to put a cheerful face on things." "Outside the ward Mary told me she was worried about the furniture payments." "The Manager was kindness itself. He told us Smarts' Customers' Charter protected us. What a relief!" MY WIFE HAS BEEN A BRICK -I WANT YOU TO HELP SOME WEEKS LATER WHAT ON EARTH? ITS LOVELY- BUT CAN WE AFFORD IT? YES, WE'RE PRIVILEGED CUSTOMERS "While he was there Mary caught them, thickas thieves, in some conspiracy." "Out of the blue, the Smarts' van delivered a new bedroom suite." "At first she was worried, but John reminded her that as old customers, they needn't increase their weekly payments." This is the lovely bedroom suite John bought as a surprise for Mary. 2/6 FURNISHING MAGAZINE FREE The Art of Furnishing It's lavishly illustrated and packed with interesting articles by home furnishing experts. POST COUPON FOR YOUR COPY TO: Personal Service Manager, Dept. D.M.S.6 SMARTS, 19-23 Oxford St., London, W.I NAME ADDRESS. If you would like a representative to call, please mark X here OXFORD ST CROYDON BIRMINGHAM BRISTOL COVENTRY LEEDS GLASGOW BLACKPOOL BRIGHTON CARDIFF NEWCASTLE NOTTINGHAM PORTSMOUTH IPSWICH-LIVERPOOL-MANCHESTER In addition to our own comprehensive guarantee, all our furniture and furnishings...
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Dec 1930: Toffee Xmas Gift Tins ad from Cremona

(+Dairy Cream Toffee)

«XMAS GIFT TINS»
An advertisement for gift tins filled with delicious toffee. The tins have a greeting tag, label, or card. There are over two dozen different tins. XMAS GIFT TINS Ask to see Cremona Xmas Gift Tins at your Confectioners 6d. up to 10/- Filled with delicious Cremona from the World's Garden Toffery. Over two dozen tins - all different - each with Greeting Tag, Label or Card. + TOFFEE XMAS GIFT TINS +
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Dec 1976: Iron ad from Morphy-Richards

(+Toaster and Hairdryer)

«AT CHRISTMAS
NOTHING GOES DOWN BETTER THAN
MORPHY RICHARDS»
An old Christmas advertisement showcasing various home appliances. It features a toaster, hairdryer, and an iron, with a cartoon character adding a festive touch. The advert promotes a range of appliances, suggesting them as gifts for the holidays, emphasizing the brand's lasting quality and the convenience these products bring to everyday life. AT CHRISTMAS NOTHING GOES DOWN BETTER THAN MORPHY RICHARDS Give them years of good mornings. A Morphy Richards automatic toaster. The one that gives you just the shade of brown you like at the flick of a switch. Blueberry or Harvest design or shining chrome. Keep her in style for years with a Morphy Richards hairdryer. There's the Classic, light and practical. It can also be used with a hood, sold separately. Or the versatile Travelling Hairstylist. The one with two speeds and all the attachments needed to give her hair salon styling. She'll bless you everytime she uses it. A magnificent Morphy Richards iron to make light work of Tuesdays. The new Steam Spray de Luxe with its long steam vents and button grooves. The slimmer Classic. Or there's the superb Senior, Great Britain's favourite iron. Built to last.
November 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Dec 1942: Fuel ad from Ministry of Fuel and Power

(+Electricity; Gas; Coal; Coke; and Paraffin)

«Christmas Present to the Forces»
A wartime public information advertisement imploring the public to continue saving fuel. The advertisement suggests a shared Christmas fire, and conserving water, gas and electricity. The public are encouraged to write for advice on how to lag their pipes and tanks. Christmas Present to the Forces Our men at the front cannot relax this Christmas. Nor must you. There can be no truce, no armistice in the Battle for Fuel. Fuel savers have done well in the last few months. Any slackening off now in the saving of coal, coke, electricity, gas, paraffin-even for a couple of days-would lose much of the ground we have just gained. There's no need for a cold, cheerless Christmas. But there IS need to make sure that this Christmas will not lead to forgetfulness about fuel saving. Hundreds of thousands of tons of coal have been released through steady, determined efforts of fuel savers during the past months. The best Christmas present we can give our fighting forces is to keep on saving fuelso as to give them more weapons. Christmas Action Hints 1. Don't 'roar' your resources of coal away; and don't 'let yourself go' on gas and electric fires. Colder weather is coming. 2. Don't forget that water is precious - especially hot water. Don't wash up in 'dribs and drabs.' Collect a decent pile of dirty crockery and make one job of it. 3. Above all share your firesides. It's the get-together season and by getting together around one fire, two or three families can keep really warm and comfortable and still keep their fuel consumption low. Send a card to the Public Relations Branch, Ministry of Fuel and Power, Dean Stanley Street, London, S.W.1, for advice on how to lag your pipes and tanks.
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Dec 1976: Cassette Tape Recorder ad from W.H. Smith

(+Classical Boxed Sets "Brandenburg Concertos"; Double Albums Stevie Wonder; Instamatic 130' Camera Gift Outfit; Monty-His Part in My Victory; Leather Purse/ Notecase; Backgammon Presentation set; Christmas Cards, and more)
A print advertisement features an assortment of items available at a retail store. It includes music albums, a backgammon set, a cassette tape recorder, a camera gift set, a book, various gift wrapping materials, a purse/notecase, Christmas cards, and foil. The ad promotes the idea of finding Christmas gifts at this retailer. Christmas Show in Town! ...and Christmas isn't Christmas without W.H.Smith! SUNDAY MIRROR, December 19, 1976 PAGE 33 Backgammon Presentation set with board, 30 playing pieces, 2 pairs of dice and doubling dice. Now only £1.75 SAVE 50p Excluding airport branches. 20% OFF* Selected Classical Boxed Sets "Brandenburg Concertos." Now only £5-60 SAVE £1-40 *Maker's list price. £1 OFF* Selected Double Albums Stevie Wonder - "Songs in the Key of Life" Now only £5-99 SAVE £1.00 *Maker's list price W. H. Smith Cassette Tape Recorder CS 518 Mains/battery operated. Mains lead, free cassette and earphone included. £19.95 Kodak 'Instamatic 130' Camera Gift Outfit A complete outfit! Contains camera, pouch case, colour film, Magicubes, wrist-strap and 'Photo-tips' booklet.' Now only £13-95 SAVE £4-13 Maker's list price £18-08 Selected branches only. W. H.Smith Extra-width Handifoil While you're shopping for presents don't forget foil for the turkey! It's good for Christmas decorations too! 35p Leather Purse/ Notecase One of our large range of purse/notecases and wallets. This is an elegantly styled example available in 3 different colours. £2-30 W. H. Smith Gift Vouchers. Available from all W. H. Smith branches-and exchangeable for any W. H. Smith merchandise. The perfect gift in an envelope. From 25p (multiples of 25p to any value) W.H.Smith Gift Wrapping Paper Triple Roll Pack 85p (3 designs in each pack). Single Roll Gift Wrap 30p Decorative Foil 32p Available at most branches. "Monty- His Part in My Victory" Spike Milligan-Michael Joseph The third volume of Bombardier Milligan's anarchic war memoirs, taking him up to the invasion of Italy. £2.95...
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Dec 1989: Iced Top Christmas Cake ad from Sainsbury's

(+Fine Old Vintage Character Port; Blue Stilton; Mince Pies; and Wheat Crackers)

«Sainsbury's
have all the ingredients for
a traditional Christmas.»
A black and white ad showcasing items for a traditional Christmas. Features include an iced Christmas cake, mince pies, port, Stilton cheese, and wheat crackers. It also contains parking, petrol, and cash dispenser information for Sainsbury's shoppers. Sainsbury's have all the ingredients for a traditional Christmas. Sainsbury's Iced Top Christmas Cake with soft icing - 3lb £5.95 Sainsbury's Mince Pies pkt. 6 56p Sainsbury's Fine Old Vintage Character Port 75cl £4.95 Sainsbury's Blue Stilton per lb £1.79 take a Christmas look PARKING FOR 520 CARS Free for up P to 2 hours FREE PETROL VISA ACCESS and VISA can be used for PETROL ONLY. 4 STAR. DIESEL.. LEAD-FREE for Sainsbury's shoppers. OPEN LATE 4 NIGHTS A WEEK MONDAY 8.30am-6.00pm TUESDAY 8.30am-8.00pm WEDNESDAY 8.30am-8.00pm THURSDAY 8.30am-8.00pm FRIDAY 8.30am-8.00pm SATURDAY 8.00am-6.00pm CASH DISPENSERS Lloyds, TSB and Abbey National. SWITCH Switch and Midland Autocheque cards welcome. Off Hartington Road, Middlesbrough Sainsbury's Wheat Crackers 200 gram 35p 29p Good food costs less at Sainsbury's. WHEAT CRACKERS HAVE BEEN SOLD AT THE HIGHER CROSS-OUT PRICE IN THE MAJORITY OF OUR STORES. SPECIAL OFFER PRICE IS VALID UNTIL 9TH DECEMBER. ALL MERCHANDISE IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
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Dec 1950: Rail Travel ad from British Railways

«a Merry Christmas
a Travel-Happy * New Year»
A vintage advertisement from 1951, featuring two stylized trains intersecting to form a cross, with a holiday message to encourage people to use the railway. The ad promises comfort and quick travel for holidays and outings. a Merry Christmas a Travel-Happy * New Year ★ The way to travel happily through 1951 is - go by rail! Plan your annual holiday or party outing now. And be sure to choose the rail way. You will get there and back in carefree comfort and a lot quicker too.
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Nov 1970: Goblin Teasmade De Luxe ad from Timothy Whites

(+Majestic Marble Lamp Base with Fabric Shade; Prestige Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Set; Old Knight Brass Rubbing; Escort Shopping Bag, Zip Top; Prestige Skyline Stainless Steel Carving Set, and more)

«Make it a Timothy Whites Christmas»
Advertisement for a department store, promoting a selection of products, including kitchen appliances, tableware, lamps, and games. Make it a Timothy Whites Christmas Come and see the biggest, brightest gift selection ever put together under one roof, at your Timothy Whites. Gifts for all. Never such a wide and wonderful choice - something for everyone. Top brand names, top brand quality. Super gifts at Super Value Prices Plus some really special Christmas Offers. Drop in soon at Timothy Whites. ★1) Kenwood Mini Mixer. Rec'mended price £7 7s. Od. Offer price £5 7s. Od. 2) Sona-View Automatic Coffee Percolator - Special Value........ Rec'mended price £10 19s. 5d. Our price £8 19s. Od. 3) Goblin Teasmade De Luxe-Special Value. Rec'mended price £29 17s. 7d. Our price £24 0s. Od. ★4) Phillips Knife Sharpener. Rec'mended price £4 7s. 6d. Offer price £3 9s. Od. 5) Teak Table Lamp Base 21/- with Fabric Shade 7/9 extra. 6) Majestic Marble Lamp Base 59/-with Fabric Shade 10/9 extra. 7) Teak Standard Lamp Base £5 9s. Od. with Rotunda Fabric Shade 35/-extra. 8) Prestige Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Set- Special Value. Rec'mended price 73/6 Our price 59/- 9) Melamine Faced Chopping Board - assorted designs. 18/9 ★10) Prestige Skyline Stainless Steel Carving Set. Rec'mended price 43/6 Special offer price 35/- ★11) Carving Dish, Stainless Steel. Normal price 35/- Offer price 27/9 ★12) Danish Stainless Steel Casserole/Double Vegetable Dish. Normal price 55/- Offer price 45/- 13) Abbey Pottery Tankard - gold or green colours. 19/9 14) Luncheon Set from Finland - 2 place mats and 2 napkins. 19/9 ★15) Get 10/- off ten popular games at Timothy Whites - including Monopoly, Cluedo, etc., e.g. Avalanche Normal Price 42/6 Special Offer 32/6 16) Old Knight Brass Rubbing - from the Timothy Whites collection of framed pictures and prints. 63/- 17) Escort Shopping Bag, Zip Top. In various colours 32/6 ★These special offers are available while stocks last up to December 24th. 91 Mostyn ...
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