darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
LightNews LightNews
banner
darrentigerlion.bsky.social
darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
@darrentigerlion.bsky.social
54 followers 280 following 6 posts
Posts Replies Media Videos
Reposted by darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
oldukcatalogues.bsky.social
1977: Table Linen and Glassware from Green Shield Stamps

(+Ravenhead 'Siesta' Beer Tankards; Set of 2 Glass Cloths; Printed Terry Cotton Tea Towel; Printed Floral Tablecloth; Union Tea Towel; Set of 3 Cotton Tea Towels; Set of 6 Straw Table Mats; Printed Cotton Tablecloth, and more)
This page is a catalogue spread showcasing glassware and table linen. The left side displays various glassware sets, while the right features tablecloths, towels, and other textile items. Both sections include product names, item numbers, and prices. (+'Pheasant' Whisky Glasses Blue Jug with Ice Lip Continental Highball Glasses Dema Glass 'Encore' Suite Elgin Shape Sherry Glasses Luminarc 'Smoke' Tumblers Luminarc Hock Glasses Lyndalware Table Mat Set Nottingham Lace Tablecloth Pair of Irish Coffee Glasses Printed Cotton Tablecloth Printed Floral Tablecloth Printed Terry Cotton Tea Towel Ravenhead 'Siesta' Beer Tankards Set of 2 Glass Cloths Set of 3 Cotton Tea Towels Set of 4 Lattice Style Place Mats Set of 6 Straw Table Mats Striped Cotton Apron Union Tea Towel and Whitefriars 'Coronet' Suite)
October 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
darrentigerlion.bsky.social
Check out Total Action Force: Volume 3 by Brian Hickey on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/bri...
Total Action Force: Volume 3
Unproduced Concepts, Action Force Classics & The Definitive Conclusion to the Total Action Force Trilogy
www.kickstarter.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Reposted by darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
gerryanderson.bsky.social
Today's birthday bests go out to Space:1999 star Catherine Schell! Fave Maya moments?
July 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Reposted by darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
oldukprintads.bsky.social
Jul 1966: Volkswagen 1300 Sedan ad from Dinky Toys

(+Triumph 1300 and D.B. Tractor AND DISC HARROW)

«GREAT FEATURES IN LATEST DINKY MODELS!»
A vintage advertisement showcases Dinky Toys models of a Volkswagen Sedan, Triumph 1300, and a D.B. Tractor with a Disc Harrow. The advertisement includes product descriptions, model numbers, lengths, and prices. GREAT FEATURES IN LATEST DINKY MODELS! New! Volkswagen 1300 SEDAN Be one of the first to own this superb Dinky with all the 'action features'. Opening doors Folding seats Opening boot and bonnet Four wheel suspension 'Prestomatic' steering Plus: 'Chromed' trim and bumpers with over-riders, special headlights, and engine. Model No 129 Length 3+" Price 8/11 New! Triumph 1300 This is the latest 85 mph Triumph Saloon. It's the best equipped medium-size car in Britain today. Opening boot and bonnet 'Prestomatic' steering and suspension Detailed engine Jewelled headlights Wrap-round bumpers with over-riders. Model No 162 Length 3" Price 5/11 New! D.B. Tractor AND DISC HARROW This rugged Dinky model features 'Hydraulic' lifting gear Pivoting front axle Steers from driver's position Engine tick-over sound Detachable cab with windows DISC HARROW has two sets of six revolving blades. Model No 325 Overall Length 5++" Price 12/6 Always something new from DINKY TOYS PRECISION DIE-CAST SCALE MODELS From Hamleys, Harrods, Gamages, Selfridges and all good toy shops. Manufactured by Meccano Ltd. Binns Road, Liverpool.
July 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Reposted by darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
oldukcatalogues.bsky.social
1957: Toiletries & Bath Products from Empire Stores

(+Atkinson's Toilet Set for men; Grossmith's "White Fire" perfumed toilet set; Cussons' new toilet set, sweetly perfumed with "Flowers of the Vine"; Cussons' English Garden Set; Cussons' Blue Hyacinth bath set, and more)
This page is from a vintage catalogue showcasing various gift sets of toiletries and bath products from brands like Cussons, Grossmith, and Atkinson. The items include soaps, talcum powder, bath cubes, colognes, lotions, and shaving products, packaged in attractive boxes. (+A Gift for the man who takes a pride in his appearance A lovely Gift Set by Cussons' A lovely present for a child An attractive Gift Set containing three large, embossed tablets of Cussons' "Flowers of the Vine" Another Gift Set for men Atkinson's English Lavender Gift Set Atkinson's Toilet Set for men Cussons' Apple Blossom Gift Set Cussons' Blue Hyacinth bath set Cussons' English Garden Set Cussons' Flower Cocktail Cussons' Lilac Blossom Gift Set Cussons' Lilac Blossom toilet set Cussons' new toilet set, sweetly perfumed with "Flowers of the Vine" Grossmith's "White Fire" Grossmith's "White Fire" perfumed toilet set Grossmith's "White Gardenia" Gift Set and Set of Grossmith's "White Fire")
July 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Reposted by darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
groomb.bsky.social
Morecambe Bay quicksand warning issued. Bay Search and Rescue has discovered more patches this year than for decades. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Morecambe Bay quicksand warning issued to visitors
Visitors planning to explore the area are being warned to watch out for the hidden danger.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
darrentigerlion.bsky.social
www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/whereyo...
NATHAN EVANS: No more excuses, we need a new Trafford secondary school
Trafford has long been recognised for its exceptional educational standards—so much so that many families relocate to the area specifically.
www.messengernewspapers.co.uk
April 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Reposted by darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
jo3grace.bsky.social
youtu.be/djUwou0rlSY?...
Objects of Reference, super practical research concisely explained. Worth a watch in a staff meeting. Great spring board for improving your practice in supporting people who do not use mouth words. Remember: standardising Objects of Reference can
How are objects of reference being used? Elle Bridge.
YouTube video by The Sensory Projects
youtu.be
February 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Reposted by darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
autisticrealms.bsky.social
Find out what is happening this Weird Pride Day 4th March!
Exciting events are happening online...
weirdpride.day/wpd2025
2025 - Weird Pride Day
Welcome to Weird Pride Day Five, happening on 2025-03-04. Since 2021, the 4th of March has been a day to celebrate all the ways there are to be weird without hurting anyone else. Humans are a strange ...
weirdpride.day
February 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Reposted by darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
kathmbrom.bsky.social
Proud of the team
contact.org.uk/about-contac...
February 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Reposted by darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
wirralgreenparty.bsky.social
"An extravagant waste of public money’: inside the meltdown at Wirral Council"

Kudos to @liverpoolpost.bsky.social for this deep dive into Wirral Council. Featuring quotes from Green councillors.

Well worth subscribing 📰

www.livpost.co.uk/p/an-extrava...
‘An extravagant waste of public money’: inside the meltdown at Wirral Council
Plus: an update on our Laurence Westgaph investigation
www.livpost.co.uk
February 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Reposted by darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
oldukcatalogues.bsky.social
1974: Cameras from Dixons

(+Kodak 60; Kodak 50; Chinon 66 De luxe outfit with flashgun; Chinon 55 De luxe outfit with flashgun; Kodak 400; Prinz 110 Complete Outfits; Prinz 110 Electro; Chinon 66 Mini Camera Outfit; Chinon 55 Mini Camera Outfit; Kodak 300; Kodak 200, and more)
This page advertises various pocket-sized cameras and camera outfits from brands like Kodak, Chinon, and Prinz. It emphasizes ease of use, affordability, and features like built-in flash and developing paid film. The ad also promotes a low deposit payment plan. (+Chinon 55 De luxe outfit with flashgun Chinon 55 Mini Camera Outfit Chinon 66 De luxe outfit with flashgun Chinon 66 Mini Camera Outfit Kodak 100 Kodak 200 Kodak 300 Kodak 400 Kodak 50 Kodak 60 Prinz 110 Complete Outfits Prinz 110 Electro and Prinz 110 Super Luxe)
February 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Reposted by darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
oldukcatalogues.bsky.social
1973: Model Trains from Hornby

(+The Lord Westwood and Inter-City Mail Action Train Set)
This page showcases two Hornby Railways model train sets: the Lord Westwood, a comprehensive layout with various features, and the Inter-City Mail Action Train Set, featuring an automated mail delivery system. Both sets include locomotives, rolling stock, and tracks. The page includes detailed photos and specifications of each. (+Inter-City Mail Action Train Set and The Lord Westwood)
February 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Reposted by darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
mariabrewista.bsky.social
This is your reminder to

USE YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

THERE'S BOOKS THERE
AND MOVIES
MUSIC
PUBLIC COMPUTERS W/ INTERNET

IT'S ALSO FREE
February 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Reposted by darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
oldukcatalogues.bsky.social
Advert Lucky Dip: Feb 1949: Bovril ad (more at @OldUKPrintAds)
An advert for Bovril, a beef extract. The advert shows a large jar of Bovril and a small lamb. The advert text reads 'There's a lot of beef in a little Bovril. Bovril puts beef into you.'
February 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
darrentigerlion.bsky.social
January 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Reposted by darrentigerlion (also on Twitter)
2tone4real.bsky.social
Love it when bookshops or libraries arrange their books appropriately...
December 23, 2024 at 4:23 PM
darrentigerlion.bsky.social
Here I am still on the old Twitter as well those i have added who are not currently following me can follow me back
December 20, 2024 at 12:01 AM