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Toys from Selfridges

(+Triang Front Drive Trike; Pedigree Beautyskin Doll; Triang Doll's Pram; Pedigree Walking Doll; Triang Gee-Gee Rocker; Triang Whistle Puff-Puff; Triang Fire Engine; Triang Scooter; Pedigree Bedtime Set; Triang Building Bricks; Triang Ironing Board, and more)
November 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Why does she look familiar?
November 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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1962: Track Accessories from Scalextric

(+Le Mans Dunlop Bridge; Flyover; Hump Back; Safety Track Barriers; Straw Bale; Flexible Hedge; Pair of Bushes; Oil Drum Marker; Half Tyre Marker; Hurdle; Flexible Fencing; Track Sign Set; and Track Clip)
November 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
That decorator looks distinctly dodgy!
November 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
I think that must rank as the least inspiring ad I have ever witnessed!
Dec 1901: Mustard ad from Colman's

(+Beef; Turkey; Goose; Duck; Lamb; Mutton; and Pork)

«COLMAN'S MUSTARD AT THE CHRISTMAS DINNER»
November 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Spindly legged metal tables and chairs were the height of modernity and fashion in 1965. No old fashioned wooden things for the likes of us, oh dear me no. How times change!
November 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I miss Bentalls in Kingston when it was a proper department store rather than a glorified shopping centre.
Until you see adverts like this, it’s easy to forget big Co-op department stores were a thing in our lifetimes, and then all disappeared without a trace.

My biggest memory of them was that the cafe was pretty decent.
Nov 1983: Video Cassette Recorder ad from Co-op

(+Ferguson Video Cassette Recorder 3V35; Pye 14" Colour TV 2060; Sanyo GXT 200 Stereo Music System; Amstrad MK IV Tower System TS-33; Ferguson Music Centre 3A05; Atari Video Computer System CX2600; Pye 12" Mono TV 2016, and more)
November 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Dec 1958: Spearmint Chewing Gum ad from Wrigley's

«Happy idea for Christmas!»
November 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Dec 1967: Radio or tape recorder ad from Sanyo

(+Batmain MR115 and Model 7L706)

«Sanyo sounds sweeter»
November 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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indoor fireworks, perfectly safe and harmless
#Christmas 1939: Toys & Games from Hamleys

(+Club Dartboard Cabinet; Dartboard and Cabinet; Combined Ring and Dartboard; Bristle Dartboard; Single-Sided Dart Board; Table Skittles or Devil Among the Tailors; Shove Halfpenny Board; Dart Games Book; Feathered Tournament Darts, and more)
November 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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#Christmas 1939: Toys & Games and Art Supplies from Hamleys

(+Coronation Scot; Southern Railway Train Set and Scenery; Trix Twin Railway Goods Train Set; Trix Twin Railway Suburban Train Set; Trix Twin Railway Express Passenger Train; Many-ways Stations; Trix Twin Railway Tank Loco, and more)
November 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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1957: Farm Equipment and Cars from Dinky

(+Halesowen Harvest Trailer; Farm Tractor and Hayrake; Massey-Harris Manure Spreader; Triple Gang Mower; Motocart; Disc Harrow; Farm Produce Wagon; Land-Rover; Land-Rover Trailer; Hayrake; Massey-Harris Tractor; Field-Marshall Tractor; and Estate Car)
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Nov 1932: Whiteleys Fun Fair ad from Wm. Whiteley, Ltd.

(+Electric Roundabout; Racing Motor-Cars; Radio Gun; Green Ray Television Wonder; and Alpine Slide)

«WHITELEYS FUN FAIR
MORE WONDERFUL THAN EVER»
November 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I will never, ever understand the 'cult of celebrity'. Nothing against Andre Previn, but what did he know about TVs? Was he an engineer? Was he a technician? No, he was paid to say what he said. People who are influenced by celebrity endorsements are not the sharpest knives in the drawer.
Nov 1980: Ferguson TX Colour Televisions ad from Greens in Debenhams

(+22" Colourstar Model 3765; 20" Colourstar Model 3768; 18" Colourstar Model 3760; and 14" Moviestar Models 3790 and 3755)

«give you the best price for the best picture.»
November 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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1955: Bedroom Furniture and Mattresses from Freemans

(+E360 Polished medium oak colour wardrobe; E361 Dressing table; E362 Chest of Drawers; E355 4 ft. 6 ins. bedstead; E354 4 ft. 0 ins. bedstead; E353 3 ft. 6 ins. bedstead; E352 3 ft. 0 ins. bedstead, and more)
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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07/11/1952 issue of Radio Times: Editorial featuring Mission to Mexico; The Guv'nor; Music While You Work; Woman's Hour; Flying Scotsman; Denton Welch, 1915-1948; Sidney Jones; Denton Welch; Leonard Cottrell and more

READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/9a4911c11c9d49a0982ed9ae087cb1a6?page=12
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Dec 1932: Evening in Paris Xmas Gifts ad from Bourjois

(+Toiletries)

«Distinctive Suggestions»
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Of course! I've been hard at work on it for the past few weeks, and it'll be ready to go on December 1st 😊
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Dec 1924: Ginger Wine ad from Stone's

(+Cigars; Crackers; and Nuts)

«Come on Everybody!»
November 14, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Dec 1916: Free Book of 3,000 Xmas Bargains ad from H. Samuel

(+Diamond Ring; Luminous Wrist Watch; Half-Hoop Ring; Cold Gem Brooch; Cold Photo Pendant; and Buckle Keeper)

«GET A FREE PRIZE!»
November 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
How the meaning of a word can change with the passage of time...
November 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Dec 1962: Number Seven Hand-I-Packs ad from Boots

(+Remington Roll-A-Matic; Li-Lo Airflow hot water bottle; Glamorous Dressing Table Set; Gillette Adjustable razor with pure bristle shaving brush; Max Factor for Men Foursome; Stratton Compact; Old Spice Gift Set, and more)
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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@festivevibes.bsky.social I must say that this book from @soverybritish.bsky.social is the perfect accompaniment for anyone that follows FestiveVibes and the run up to Christmas in the UK more generally.
November 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Dec 1921: Custard ad from Bird's

(+Ratafia Biscuits; Raspberry Jam; Sherry; Raisin Wine; Sponge Cakes; Sweet Almonds; Brandy; and Castor Sugar)

«Bird's Custard as Hot Sauce crowns the Plum Pudding»
November 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I've still got all these Lovely Lethal Lights!
November 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM