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Newspaper and magazine ads from the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

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Print quality is very variable - remember this is mostly ancient newsprint, so VERY low-tech
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Nov 1987: Music Chart Information ad from Livewire

(+Win The Top 10 Albums; Top 20 Rundown; Top 20 Climbers; Chartbusters; and Chatback)

«THE No1 MUSIC STATION ON THE PHONE.»
This is an advertisement for a phone service to obtain music chart information. It lists various features such as the top 20 rundown, climbers, chartbusters, and chatback, and a competition to win the top 10 albums. It features song titles and artists such as Bee Gees and George Michael. THE No1 MUSIC STATION ON THE PHONE. VIEW RING 0898 12 13 PLUS THE CHART NO YOU WANT! 01-BEE GEES - YOU WIN AGAIN 02-GEORGE MICHAEL - FAITH 03-RICK ASTLEY - WHENEVER YOU NEED SOMEBODY 04-BANANARAMA - LOVE IN THE FIRST DEGREE 05-T'PAU - CHINA IN YOUR HAND 11-TOP 20 RUNDOWN 12-TOP 20 CLIMBERS 13-CHARTBUSTERS 15-CHATBACK 17-COMPETITION LINE - Win the Top 10 albums. PRESENTED BY MIKE SMITH A call to Livewire costs 38p per minute peak and standard rate, and 25p per minute cheap rate.
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Nov 1971: Furniture Suites ad from Cavendish Woodhouse

(+Dakota Dining Set; Nevada 3-Piece Suite; Washington 3-Piece Suite; Arizona 3-Piece Suite; Philips Food Mixer; Condora tea trolley; 47-Piece Dinner/Tea Set; and National Panasonic transistor radio)
A vintage advertisement for a furniture store, offering free gifts with the purchase of super value suites. Featured free gifts include a food mixer, a transistor radio, a tea trolley, and a dinner/tea set. Any of these gifts FREE when you buy one of these super value suites The world's largest home furnishers. There's one or the other in a High Street near you! WORTH £10-19 Normal selling price FREE Philips Food Mixer Complete with big bowl, whisk and firm, fully adjustable stand. WORTH £10-75 Normal selling price FREE National Panasonic transistor radio With medium and long wavebands. Easily operated controls, wrist strap and earphone provided. WORTH £10-95 Normal selling price FREE Condora A smooth running tea trolley in anodised rust-free gold finish. The teak finish tiers are easy to clean. N WORTH £12-75 Normal selling price FREE 47-piece dinner/tea set 6 dinner, side and cereal/soup plates, 6 cups, saucers and egg cups; 2 vegetable dishes; meat dish, sauce boat, cream jug, sugar bowl, bread and butter plate. Plus 3 bonus cups! DAKOTA DINING SET 6' sideboard in dark walnut melamine, with contrasting bleached walnut melamine. Matching table, and 4 chairs. £95-50 cash price NO DEPOSIT 95p weekly NEVADA 3-PIECE SUITE Upholstered in Bilbao PVC with contrasting moquette cushions. Choice of colours. £95-50 cash price WASHINGTON 3-PIECE SUITE Deeply quilted and buttoned back. Upholstered in moquette. Variety of colours to choose from. £95-50 cash price NO DEPOSIT 95p weekly N ARIZONA 3-PIECE SUITE Upholstered throughout in Bilbao PVC. Deeply quilted and buttoned, with buttoned cushions. £95-50 cash price NO DEPOSIT 95p weekly NO DEPOSIT 95p weekly Terms quoted in this advertisement are available only through the Benefit Buy Plan, which makes it so simple for you to obtain your home requirements with NO DEPOSIT and weekly or monthly payments spread over a period of up to 130 weeks. The Manager of your local Cavendish or Woodhouse store will be glad to give you...
November 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Nov 1981: Footsteps ad from Showaddywaddy

(+Good Times Album)

«SHOWADDY WADDY
FOOTSTEPS»
An advertisement for a band's new single, a cover version of a classic song. The single is taken from their forthcoming album. SHOWADDY WADDY FOOTSTEPS Their Brand NEW Single A SPARKLING NEW SHOWADDY WADDY VERSION OF THIS CLASSIC HIT AVAILABLE IN PICTURE BAG / BELL 1499 TAKEN FROM THE FORTHCOMING ALBUM Good Times Listen out for footsteps now!
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Nov 1982: Frozen Foods ad from Co-op

(+Instant Coffee; Rich Leaf Tea; Self-Raising Flour; Cream of Tomato Soup; Foil; Whole Orange Drink; 10 Economy Fish Fingers; Sterilized Cream; Lemon Curd; Shredded Suet; Grade A Garden Peas; Raspberry Flavour Supreme Delight, and more)
This is an advertisement for a supermarket, promoting a range of own-brand groceries at reduced prices. The items include frozen food, tinned goods, and household staples. This promotion is for a limited time. CO-OP BRAND PRICES ON ICE Over 70 Co-op Brand prices frozen until Christmas! The Co-op Brand has always been a sign of quality and value. Now, with a big range of frozen prices, it's helping you make your housekeeping go further week after week. Extra care in - extra pence off! * Varieties as stocked RIGHT PRICE POLICY You'll find most Co-op Food Stores have our Prices on Ice offers. There's always a good choice in our smaller stores where they may not have room for every offer. All offers subject to availability until 1st January 1983 and while stocks last. Alternative offers are available at Scotmid.
November 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Nov 1984: VHS Video ad from Rumbelows

(+Fidelity TV/Hi-Fi AVS 2000; Philips 22 Teletext TV 5744; Sharp VHS Video 481; Toshiba FST 21" TV; Ferguson TX 20" Colour TV 37350; Mitsubishi HS700 VHS Video; Grundig 14" Colour TV 2104, and more)

«RUMBELOWEST TV & VIDEO PRICES.»
A vintage newspaper advertisement promoting TVs and video equipment. It showcases various models with different features and price points, offering interest-free credit and special trade-in offers. RUMBELOWEST TV & VIDEO PRICES. AVAILABLE ON ALL PURCHASES OVER £30. SEE BELOW + NEW! VHS VIDEO £349.99 18:56 PACKED WITH OUTSTANDING FEATURES MITSUBISHI HS700 – Made in Japan. 14 day programmable timer. Remote control. Built-in 8 channel electronic tuner for optimum reception. Fast forward/reverse, freeze frame. Audio dubbing and editing facility. Direct video camera connection. Automatic rewind. MONITOR STYLE COLOUR TV UNDER £150 NEW TOSHIBA- THE FLATTEST SQUAREST TUBE Optional SYEAR GUARANTEE The Toshiba FST has a blackstripe tube and a tinted daylight screen to give you 20% less reflected light and a wider viewing angle. Other features of this 21" TV include a 12 channel tuner and headphone socket. Complete with stand. FIDELITY 140 This really is exceptional value. The monitor style Fidelity has outstanding features including 8 channel selectors. PRICE WINNER £339.99* PRICE WINNER £149.99* FIDELITY COMPLETE TV/HI-FI CENTRE REMOTE CONTROL VHS. COMPLETE WITH MATCHING SPEAKERS FIDELITY TV/HI-FI AVS 2000. The complete home entertainment centre featuring 20 colour TV, slide-out turntable, stereo funer, cassette deck and remote control. 24 watts output. Headphone socket. PRICE WINNER £499.99 MORE VIDEOS AND TV's AT RUMBELOWEST PRICES! PHIIIPS 22 TELETEXT TV 5744. Infra-red remote control. 20 channels. PRICE WINNER £399.99* Complete with stand. FERGUSON TX 20 COLOUR TV 37350. 8 channel selector. VHS synchronisation. Complete with stand. Previous Price £259.99 RING (01) 200 0200 FOR YOUR NEAREST BRANCH SAVE £20 PRICE WINNER £239.99* GRUNDIG 14 COLOUR TV 2104. 8 channel tuner, Telescopic aerial, Automatic frequency control. PRICE WINNER £169.99* SAVE £10 Includes FREE BLACK & WHITE 3 HOUR VHS SKC VIDEO TAPES £4.99 PACK OF 3 £13.47 TV SHARP VHS VIDEO 481. The stylish...
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Nov 1978: Money Spinner Ticket ad from Sealink

(+Trip to Belgium and Germany; Return Fares to Major European Cities; and Great Little Escapes)

«There are big savings going to Belgium and Germany
-with a Money Spinner Ticket.»
An advertisement that features a train with destinations to Belgium and Germany by the company Sealink. There are fares available for trips to Brussels, Antwerp, Luxembourg, and many more cities. They also offer Great Little Escapes including 2 nights bed and continental breakfast. There are big savings going to Belgium and Germany -with a Money Spinner Ticket. Take a look at the table on the right and you'll see the savings you can make on trips to Belgium and Germany using Sealink services to Ostend with these low-cost return fares available from November 1 1978. Strangely enough; by paying less, you get a great deal more. You get the ease and convenience of catching a train at your local station. You get the ease and comfort of relaxing and stretching your legs. You get the pleasure of cruising (and enjoying a meal) on a comfortable Sealink ship crossing to Ostend in only 31/2 hours. You get the delight of actually really seeing the country you're visiting. ...Terrific Value with Money Spinner Fares Sealink's Money Spinner Fares are carefully calculated to give you maximum value. One inexpensive ticket is all you need to take you to the major destinations in Belgium and Germany. . And we've got Fabulous Tour Ideas too! There are 'Great Little Escapes' with Sealink. Sealink operates a fabulous selection of short rail/sea package holidays. Trains and ships to take you in ease, good hotels across Europe to keep you in comfort and all brought together at very attractive rates in the off-season. Here's how you book-it's easy! Get details of Money Spinner fares, and other unique Sealink travel ideas from your Sealink Travel Agent, or at principal rail stations. Big Savings from London to Major European Cities DESTINATION RET. FARE DEPARTURE Brussels £25.30 Overnight from Victoria Antwerp £25.55 Overnight from Victoria Luxembourg £36.05 Overnight from Victoria Cologne £36.55 Overnight from Victoria Dusseldorf £38.70 By night from Victoria Hamburg £61.95 By night...
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Nov 1981: Tyres ad from Pirelli

(+Escort RS)

«WHOEVER WINS, YOU COME FIRST.»
An advertisement for car tyres, featuring a rally car and promoting the brand as reliable due to the testing in international rallies. WHOEVER WINS, YOU COME FIRST. Ari Vatanen has taken the World Rally Championship of Drivers title. And he did it on Pirelli tyres. The gruelling conditions faced in international rallies are a severe test of drivers, cars and tyres. And that's where you benefit. That's the kind of testing that has enabled Pirelli to develop a complete range of tyres that offer exceptional durability, absolute reliability and sheer driveability. All Pirelli tyres have that special quality we call Pirellibility. So you know that you're on a winner whether you drive a rally spec. Escort RS or an everyday family saloon. Results subject to official confirmation
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Nov 1988: VHS Camcorder ad from Hitachi

(+VHS tapes)

«The best film on television this Christmas could be the one you shot last summer.»
This is an advert from Hitachi promoting their VHS Camcorder. It suggests the user can record memorable footage over the summer and then watch it over the Christmas period. The best film on television this Christmas could be the one you shot last summer. This Hitachi VHS Camcorder has all the professional features needed to bring out the film director in you. Such as instant review playback. A power zoom lens. Fully automatic white balance. Autofocus and an M.O.S. image sensor. And a variable high speed shutter and a self-timer. It's also light and portable enough to take on holiday with you. Which means that there could be some interesting new films on the box this Christmas. Yours. For your nearest stockist and free colour brochure ☎01 200 0200 (24 hours).
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Nov 1980: Cortina Ghia ad from Ford

(+Cortina 2000 Ghia S; Cortina; Cortina Estates; Cortina 1600 Ghia; Cortina 1600 GL; Cortina 1300 L; and Cortina 1300)

«Why can't anyone overtake the Cortina?»
This black and white advert showcases the Ford Cortina. It highlights its balanced engineering, fuel economy, and ease of servicing. A driver education program, the Cortina Economy Challenge, is announced, with prizes including a Ford Cortina Ghia. Jackie Stewart's economy driving is featured, achieving 47.49 mpg. Why can't anyone overtake the Cortina? DAILY MIRROR, Wednesday, November 19, 1980 PAGE 13 Many a car has challenged the Cortina. Many a car has fallen by the wayside. Why is it that no one can even approach its popularity, let alone overtake it? It's a question of balance. You might find one car that can match its speed, or another that can match its space, but when you look at the whole picture - fuel economy, service, parts, insurance, depreci- ation - no car is so completely satisfying. That's the genius of the Cortina, and the engineers who designed it. It's fast but it isn't thirsty. It's economical to run, but it isn't dull to drive. It handles well, but it doesn't have a hard uncomfortable ride. As a piece of engineering it's perfectly balanced. Who can keep up with it? By no means everyone. The Cortina has more than enough acceleration to overtake quickly and decisively on country roads. And to cruise effortlessly at motorway speed limits. Speed isn't everything It's no use having a high top speed if it isn't balanced by safe, predictable handling. In this department the Cortina excels. With front disc brakes, heavy duty front anti-roll bar, and rear gas shock absorbers standard on all models. There's an optional 's' pack to give sports car handling characteristics. The economy carburettor Ford have developed a new carburettor with a single variable venturi. In plain English, this automatically adjusts itself to provide the most economical fuel/air mixture whether you're in traffic or cruising on the motorway. The economy fan All Cortinas are fitted with viscous coupled fans. When the car is going fast and there is enough air to cool the...
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Nov 1981: Butter ad from Anchor

(+Sausage and Mash)

«You've got to Anchor for the real taste of butter.»
This vintage advertisement features a poem reminiscing about bonfire nights, fireworks, and food, all associated with a brand of butter. Two smiling children appear above an image of the butter and a slice of bread. You've got to Anchor for the real taste of butter. Didn't we have a loverly time On bonfire nights with Anchor? Fireworks flash Sausage and mash Anchor creamy Anchor dreamy Rockety skies And smoke in your eyes Catherine wheels and sparklers So far away but we Anchor today For those days now.
November 11, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Nov 1985: SL Super long life bulb ad from Philips

(+SL*18; SL*13; and SL*9)

«5000 hours of light at one quarter the electricity»
An advertisement for long-life lightbulbs. It features a person holding a Philips long-life lightbulb, with packaging shown nearby. The advert boasts of the bulb's ability to provide 5000 hours of light, using only a quarter of the electricity. 5000 hours of light at one quarter the electricity Directly replaces ordinary bulbs NOW AROUND £4.99 FROM: Allders, Morrisons, Homebase, Payless DIY, British Home Stores, John Lewis, Electricity Board Showrooms, selected FW Woolworth, B&Q, House of Fraser, Carrefour and Grandways stores, and good electrical and hardware retailers The World's No. 1 Lightmaker bringing you the Benefits of Better Lighting
November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Nov 1983: Terry's All Gold ad from Asda

(+Terry's Moonlight Assortment; Terry's Milk Chocolates; Terry's Neapolitans; Terry's Bridge Mints; Terry's Marzipan Assortment; Terry's Rum Truffles; Terry's Turkish Delight; and Terry's Chocolate Orange)
A vintage advertisement featuring various Terry's chocolates and confectionery, suggesting a festive Christmas theme. People are shown enjoying or purchasing these products, emphasizing a sense of togetherness and celebration. ASDA PRICE. LOOKING FORWARD TO CHRISTMAS. ALL TOGETHER, BETTER. ASDA GUARANTEE SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK. ALL PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. £1.95 1LB 454g 1lb Assortment of plain & milk chocolates £2:09 1LB COLATES £2.09 1LB 75p 177g ASSORTED PLAIN AND MILK CHOCOLATE NEAPOLITANS IN SIX CHOICE FLAVOURS Plan Dessert Orange Millk Mocha Devon Millk Grange Turkish Delight 89p 200g MILK PLAIN & MILK CHOCOLATE BARS £1.89 425g MINT CRISP CHOCOLATES £1.45 200g £115 200g £115 200g e Marzipan ASSORTMENT PLAIN CHOCOLATES WITH ASSORTED MARZIPAN CENTRES HAVE AN ALL TOGETHER BETTER CHRISTMAS. ASDA STORES LIMITED 1982
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Nov 1996: 99 Tea ad from Co-op

«WE'VE CREATED A BIT OF A STIR!»
This is a black and white advert that states that 99 Tea has been voted 10/10 by Best Magazine and says that it is the "best buy". The advert also states the tea has "just the right balance - a fresh aroma and taste with a great colour. Smooth and mellow. The perfect cuppa! WE'VE CREATED A BIT OF A STIR! 10/10 best magazine 30/9/96 "Just the right balance – a fresh aroma and taste with a great colour. Smooth and mellow. The perfect cuppa!" ONLY FROM YOUR LOCAL CO-OP We're always thinking of you.
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Nov 1974: Leather Clothing ad from Barneys Superstores

(+Autumn Coats; Men's All Wool Overcoats; Campari Gemini; Parkas; Boots; Maxi Dresses; Super Heavy Weight Jeans; Blouse-Tops; Pinafores; Crimp Flares; Cooper Denims; Anoraks; Bomber Tops; and New Longer Length Skirts)
This black and white advertisement from the 1970s features a range of fashionable clothing and accessories. A wide variety of styles and products from coats to dresses and footwear are featured, catering to different tastes and budgets. The promotion emphasizes quality materials and contemporary trends. CAMPARI LEATHERS! A SCANDAL IN SKINS Super dooper, red hot leathers and suedes, just in from the Metrop from the great house of Campari, unique, original styling, trendy trim, fantastic skins, diagonal full zips, thick, bunchy fur lining, combos of leather and suede, McQueen, Eastwood, Torino and Flight II, starting at a fantastic half price value only MEN'S ALL WOOL "CROMBIE" 100% All Wool Heavy- Weight Men's High Fashion "Crombie" Overcoats, navy only. full satin lined, over locked raised interior seaming, 2 inside poc kets, all sizes. MUST BE WORTH DOUBLE Clearance PARKAS 2,000 Sub-Zero Supa Parkas at "attack prices." Now get this, real fur trim, in weatherproofed Cotton Gaberdine, or Nylon, thick "Kapox" quilt lining, many useful pockets, draw strings waist, throat and hips. In fact, the only real econ omic winter all-pur pose Coat, stocked for the entire family. olive green or navy. Boys Sizes From Men's Sizes From Only: This you must see! 'GREAT GATSBY' Great Autumn Fashion Ar rivals, hot from London for the new fashion scene, autumn '74, with the em phasis on Gatsby: BOMBER TOPS NEW LONGER LENGTH SKIRTS And delicious 20's Dresses to make you droolll BLOUSE-TOPS Gorgeous, gay, exciting Autumnal Blouse-Tops, long puff sleeves. double cuffs (turn-back) in superb washable / wearable / uncrushable Polyester Jersey, and oh those colours. Only PINAFORES Superweight, bonded Crimpoly Autumn Ladies' Pinafore Dresses, 6 button front, washable, up to 50in hips, 6 colours for the chilly seasons ahead, starting at only CRIMP FLARES Our very famous-ladies' Crimpoly Flares/and Helanca 3 way stretch nylon (sewn in seams) Trews, 10 colours and stocked up to 38 waist,...
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Nov 1988: 10 Tracks cassette ad from Woolworths

(+Compact Discs; Records; Tapes; Pre-recorded Videos; and Entertainment Accessories)

«FREE»
This is an advertisement from Woolworths offering a free '10 Tracks' cassette when you spend £15 or more on compact discs, records, tapes, pre-recorded videos, or entertainment accessories. Side 1 includes Huey Lewis and the News, Dire Straits, Elton John, Midge Ure, and Bryan Ferry. Side 2 includes Level 42, John Farnham, Eric Clapton, Wet Wet Wet, and Billy Ocean. FREE WOOLWORTHS IS THE CHRISTMAS STORE Side I HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS The Power of Love DIRE STRAITS Solid Rock ELTON JOHN Candle in the Wind MIDGE URE If I Was BRYAN FERRY Slave to Love Side 2 LEVEL 42 Lessons in Love JOHN FARNHAM You're The Voice ERIC CLAPΤΟΝ Wonderful Tonight WET WET WET Angel Eyes BILLY OCEAN Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car ONLY FROM WOOLWORTHS When you spend £ 15 or more on Compact Discs, Records, Tapes, Pre-recorded Videos or Entertainment Accessories. WHILE STOCKS LAST VISA All items subject to availability. WOOLWORTHS IS THE
November 10, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Nov 1981: Books ad from WHSMITH

(+Wilderness Expeditions; Elvis; Big Book of Home Maintenance; The Guinness Book of Soccer Facts & Feats; An Indecent Obsession; Guinness Book of Records; The Day Job; Woman's Own Cookbook; Guinness Book of British Hit Singles, and more)
An advertisement for a range of books, perfect for Christmas gifts. From novels and guides to cookbooks and reference books, this advert promotes books for people of all ages and tastes. Turn over a new leaf with these exciting ideas and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Turn over some new leaves this Christmas. Wilderness Expedition. £9.95 Heinz Sielmann/Franklin Watts. Beautifully photographed, stunning look at nature at its wildest and most untameable. Big Book of Home Maintenance, £6.25. Roy Day/W.H. Smith. Everything you could possibly need to know about D.I.Y. From changing a plug to building an extension. clearly explained and illustrated. Guinness Book of Records 1982. £4.99 (28th edition). Just about all the facts you want about records, on, in and beyond the earth. Elvis. £9.95. Albert Goldman/Allen Lane. The sensational biography that covers the life and death of the extraordinary King of pop music, Published 3 December. The Guinness Book of Soccer Facts & Feats. £6.95 1982 edition. A completely updated. fully illustrated book on football throughout the world. The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles. £4.99 3rd edition. All the facts on hits from 1952-1980. Over 7.000 hits in all. Approximately 200 photos. Home Preserving. 99p. Jill Spencer/ W. H. Smith. (Part of a series all at 99p). A step by step guide on how to preserve, that will save you time and money. World of Sport Sportwatcher's Guide. £3.95. Introduced by Dickie Davis/Collins. Explains at a glance, 100 regularly televised events, illus trated with top quality photographs, An Indecent Obsession. £6.95 Colleen McCullough/Macdonald. From the authoress of The Thorn Birds another powerful novel set in the Pacific Islands at the end of World War II Woman's Own Cookbook. £5.95 Alex Barker/Hamlyn. A single book that covers everything you need to know about cooking with full colour illustrations and hundreds of recipes. The Day Job. £5.25 Terry Wogan/ Macdonald. The popular D.J....
November 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Nov 1972: Queen Anne Table Lighter ad from Ronson

(+Queen Anne house and Table lighters)

«A Ronson says it for you»
A black and white advertisement shows a group of coworkers giving their retiring boss a Ronson table lighter. He jokes that he now needs a Queen Anne house to go with it. A Ronson says it for you THE Boss was retiring. We had a collection for him- but what do you give a man who's got everything? A Ronson table lighter was my brainwave. He seemed quite touched. "A Queen Anne lighter", he said. "All I need now is a Queen Anne house." It wasn't a very good joke but it was the first he'd made in twenty-nine years. Ronson Queen Anne table lighter Model BQ 770 Silver plated £7.75 Other Ronson table lighters from as little as £3.75
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Nov 1989: Dual Cassette Deck ad from Tandy

(+Portable Keyboard; ET-125 Telephone; Memorex 204 Speaker; Autorange LCD Meter; Clock/Radio Alarm; Realistic E-180 3-Pack; Calculator; and Watch Pen)

«GIFT IDEAS AND
SALE»
This is a Christmas sale advertisement of a retailer, featuring discounted prices on a range of electronic products, including a dual cassette deck, portable keyboard, telephone, speakers, LCD meter, clock radio, video tape pack, calculator and pen. It is offering instant credit and exclusive special offers. GIFT IDEAS AND SALE Late Opening Every Wed., Thur., & Fri., Until 7.30 pm From Now To 23rd December, 1989 SALE ENDS 24TH DECEMBER, 1989 Normal Price £8.95 Normal Price £14.95 APPROVED for connection to telecomation systems specified on the installation for subject to the corditions set out in them Choice Of Three Colours- Black, White Or Red Last Number Redial Facility Normal Price €149.95 Dolby* B And C Noise Reduction 4-Track High Speed Dubbing * Registered TM of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Normal Price €29.95 Diode Check Mode Measures Up To 1000 Volts DC/500 AC Fuse Protected Normal Price £69.95 10" Woofer 4" Midrange - 3" Tweeter Normal Price €99.95 210 Sound Tonebank 20 PCM Preset Rhythms 10 Note Polyphonic Operation Normal Price £4.95 LCD Display Normal Price £9.95 Easy To Read LED Display BUY TODAY* WITH AN INSTANT ACCOUNT INSTANT CREDIT* ON ALL PURCHASES PLUS EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS! *Credit facilities Subject To Acceptance. InterTAN U.K. Ltd., is a Licensed credit broker. Written credit details available from the Tandy Centre, Leamore Lane, Walsall, WS2 7PS. Typical APR 29.8 (variable). Payment by direct debit. CREDIT FACILITIES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL DEALER OUTLETS High Grade Video Tape OVER 450 STORES & DEALERS NATIONWIDE PRICES MAY VARY AT DEALERS. OFFERS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
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Nov 1974: Digital Wrist Watch ad from Readers Advertising Bargain Company

(+18ct Gold Plated Digital Wrist-watch; Chrome Plated Digital Wrist-watch; and Backgammon Set)

«Special Offers to Every Reader!»
This advertisement promotes brand new Swiss digital wrist watches. The watches are available in 18ct gold plated or chrome plated finishes. They feature a high-grade Swiss movement, stainless steel screw back, and are dust proof and damp proof with a 12-month written guarantee. Customers can also purchase a portable backgammon set as a bonus offer. Special Offers to Every Reader! Yes, every reader of this newspaper is entitled to this astounding offer! Digital watches expensive? Nonsense! NOT when you buy through Readers Advertising Bargain services! Once again, our tremendous buying team make it possible to help you cut the cost of living by selling tens of thousands to Readers all over the country! You get assured quality and keep £££'s in your pocket! Here for the first time ever we bring you a genuine 18ct gold plated or chrome plated (as preferred) fabulous modern Swiss made DIGITAL WRIST WATCH for only £3.99 plus post, pack and handsome strap 51p. Yes simply send total £4.50 (no more to pay !). Forget about old-fashioned hands, batons and dials, etc.- everything's changing! Everything's going modern! And clocks and watches are going DIGITAL! It's so logical! It's so simple! It's so sensible! The exact hour and minute -day or night! That's why the digital system was invented! That's why people are changing over to digital when they buy a new watch! Designed for MEN of action-but in today's modern world the latest fashion for WOMEN TOO! Attractive modern 18ct gold plated or chrome plated case (as preferred). High-grade Swiss movement! Virtually unbreakable mainspring! Stainless steel screw back! Dust proof! Damp proof! Split-second time keeping! 12 MONTHS' WRITTEN GUARANTEE. A truly magnificent time piece to treasure for years! Buy one for yourself or buy as many as you like- keep a few aside for birthdays or anniversaries, etc.- and, of course, you'll save £££'s and £££'s! Simply fill in the coupon and send it with a Postal Order or Cheque made pay- able ...
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Nov 1983: Dolman sweater ad from Debenhams

(+Textured plaid skirt)

«DISCOVER A NEW DEBENHAMS»
This is an advertisement for separates, including sweaters and skirts. The Dolman sweater is available in grey, pink and white. The plaid skirt is wool and nylon, and available in grey, purple or tan. Customers can apply for instant credit. DISCOVER A NEW DEBENHAMS There's a new softness to separates this season. Sweaters are looser, skirts gentler. Texture is all important. Look for the best of this season's separates in our fashion department on the ground floor. You'll find the widest choice and the best quality at prices that are well within your budget. Dolman sweater. Small, medium, large. Grey. pink and white. £11.99. Textured plaid skirt. 75% wool. 25% nylon. Sizes 10-16. Grey. purple or tan. £12.99. You're smart if you charge it. Ask for details of how to get instant credit for your new wardrobe. APR 29.8 variable.
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Nov 1985: Lead Crystal Decanter ad from Shell

(+Wine Glasses)

«"The free Shell wine glasses and decanter M'lud."»
An advertisement showing a crystal wine decanter, along with two wine glasses on a silver platter being held by a gloved hand. The advert promotes a promotional deal where customers receive vouchers for every amount spent on fuel, which can be redeemed for glasses and decanters. "The free Shell wine glasses and decanter M'lud." For every complete £6 you spend on petrol or diesel at a participating Shell Station we'll give you a voucher. For every 3 vouchers you collect we'll give you a Shell Wine Glass which matches the other attractive glasses offered in the Shell Glass Collection this year. Here's a free voucher to start your Wine Glass collection. And there's something else. A superb lead crystal decanter when you collect 50 vouchers. Shell. Making the most of motoring. Shell STARTERVOUCHERSTARTERVOUCHERSTARTERVOUCHER EVOUCHERSTARTERVOUCHERS START YOUR SHELL COLLECTION NOW WITH THIS FREE VOUCHER Collect two more vouchers at your Shell Station. You'll get one for every 16 you spend on Shell petrol or diesel. You need three vouchers for one glass or 50 vouchers for a lead crystal decanter. Only one starter voucher can be used against cach glass or decanter. The Shell Glass Collection OFFERONEY VALID WHILE STOCKS LAST ESTARTERVOUCHERSTARTERS
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Nov 1977: Autowasher De Luxe ad from Bendix

(+Auto Drier De Luxe and 7142A Autowasher De Luxe)

«THE NEW
BENDIX AUTOWASHER
TAKES A BIGGER LOAD...»
This is an advert from 1977 for a washing machine called the Bendix Autowasher De Luxe. It states that it can take a bigger load, uses less water, runs quieter, and the porthole is 50% larger than other machines. It also mentions an alternative model is available, the 7142A. THE NEW BENDIX AUTOWASHER TAKES A BIGGER LOAD... off your clothes!* 800-400 rpm spin speed takes out maximum water without harming clothes. off your mind! 17 programmes for 10lbs dry load (that's an 11% bigger load than most). off your pocket! Economy Switch for smaller loads. off your kitchen space! Stacks with the Bendix Auto Drier De Luxe for a complete home laundry. off your ears! The Bendix Autowasher De Luxe is one of the quietest automatics you can buy. When spinning at 800 rpm its motor runs at only 2,800 rpm. The motors of most other automatics run much faster... as high as 13,000 rpm... to achieve the same spin speed. That's why the Bendix Autowasher De Luxe is so much quieter. off your patience! Porthole nearly 50% larger than other machines. off your time! Fully automatic on all programmes. If you prefer single 500 rpm spin speed ask to see the Bendix 7142A Autowasher De Luxe. Gives you more for your money Thorn Domestic Appliances (Electrical) Ltd., New Lane, Havant, Hants P09 2NH. Model No.7147
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Nov 1985: Sinclair QL Computer with FERGUSON Monitor ad from Currys

(+Sinclair QL With 5 FREE cartridges; Commodore Computer Compendium; Sinclair 48K Spectrum 'Plus'; Atari 800XL Plus Disk Pack; ACORN Electron 32K Computer; and Atari 800XL Computer)

«Lowest ever Computer prices»
This is a Currys advert for various discounted computers, including Sinclair, Commodore, Acorn, and Atari models, highlighting special Christmas packages and price reductions. Lowest ever Computer prices Currys No.1 for Christmas ½ PRICE ACORN COMPUTER PACK PACKAGE INCLUDES 5-PACK OF ACORN SOFTWARE Fun- filled computer games for all your family. DATA RECORDER AND COMPUTER LEAD for loading and storing data. ACORN Electron 32K Computer with Data Recorder & Software 32K RAM home computer programmed in BBC 'Basic' - the language used in thousands of schools. Full size professional QWERTY keyboard with 10 user definable keys and single key entry for key words. Superb quality TV output. Outstanding high resolution colour graphics. Currys usual price when sold separately £202.92 £99.99 OR JUST £5 PER MONTH* £100 OFF SINCLAIR SINCLAIR 48K Spectrum 'Plus' With high resolution graphics and QWERTY-style keyboard FREE Data Recorder for loading and storing data FREE 10-Pack of Sinclair Software PLUS Quickshot 1 Joystick with interface. Currys usual price when bought separately £240.67 COMPLETE PACKAGE PRICE £139.99 OR JUST £6 PER MONTH* COMMODORE CHRISTMAS PACK COMMODORE Computer Compendium World-famous home computer with large 64K memory PLUS Cassette unit, Music Maker Keyboard, Light Pen, Software - 'The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole,' and FREE 'The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole' book. FIRST FOR VALUE £199.99 OR JUST £9 PER MONTH* HALF PRICE QL DEAL SINCLAIR QL Computer with FERGUSON Monitor and 5 FREE Cartridges including Word Processing and Games Massive 128K RAM memory and 2-built-in microdrives Ferguson MM02 Monitor High resolution graphics Multi-tasking facilities FREE Software INCREDIBLE HALF PRICE OFFER. Total Currys price when sold separately £499.98 COMPLETE PACKAGE PRICE £249.99 OR JUST £11 PER MONTH* SINCLAIR QL With 5 FREE cartridges HALF PRICE! Brilliant 128K RAM computer with 2 built-in microdrives and FREE software. Currys usual price £399.99 SCOOP PRICE...
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Nov 1985: Phonecorder Mk2 ad from Binatone

(+Hotline #4)

«THE BINATONE PHONECORDER RELIABLY TAKES ALL YOUR PHONE CALLS FOR LESS THAN £130. IT'S GOT TO BE THE ONLY ANSWER»
This advertisement promotes Binatone's Phonecorder Mk2 and Hotline #4 phone products. The Phonecorder Mk2 is highlighted for its remote control capabilities, dual tape answering system, and Japanese manufacturing. The Hotline #4 is touted for its cost-saving potential and features such as auto-dialing. The advert includes a mail-in order form for the Hotline #4. THE BINATONE PHONECORDER RELIABLY TAKES ALL YOUR PHONE CALLS FOR LESS THAN £130. IT'S GOT TO BE THE ONLY ANSWER ONLY £129.95 ONLY £29.95 Just as thousands of people are discovering the convenience of telephone answering machines, so many more are discovering the reliability of Binatone's top selling Phonecorder Mk 2. It's easy to understand why. Particularly when compared with other machines for price and quality. And, of course, special features. Here are just some. For a start it can be remotely controlled. Meaning you can phone in and check your calls no matter where in the world you are. Then again. Using two tapes to answer and record (instead of one) cuts out irritating pauses for callers. And again. It counts, to let you know immediately the number of calls taken in your absence. It's also worth recording that the Phonecorder is made in Japan. Which, in itself, is a kind of guarantee of electronic reliability and quality. So for £129.95 the Binatone Phonecorder Mk2 really does represent exceptional value for money. Like all Binatone phone products, Phonecorder Mk2 and Hotline #4 are fully guaranteed and BABT approved. You'll find them at most good phone stockists,† including: Comet · Electronic World · Greens at Debenhams · Selected Co-ops · Tandy · Ultimate · Your Local Phonecentre Shop · Selected British Telecom Areas. The phone here, in use with the Phonecorder, is Binatone's Hotline #4. Which, if you buy it, could save you over £25* a year on telephone rental alone. It's also more than just a phone. A micro-processor controlled auto-dialler with built-in memory stores the numbers of the ten ...
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Nov 1996: IBM Aptiva PC ad from Staples

(+Compaq Presario PC; AST Advantage PC; Canon Colour Printer; Epson Stylus Colour Printer; Hewlett Packard Colour Printer; Bookshelf British Reference Collection; Publisher 97 for Windows 95 Edition; Encarta 97 World Atlas World English Edition, and more)
Advertisement for Staples, promoting computer and printer bundles with special offers like free bonus packs, discounts on Microsoft titles, and a 'Buy Now, Pay Later' scheme. BUY NOW PAY APRIL '97 ON COMPAQ, IBM AND AST COMPUTER PRINTER BUNDLES EPSON STYLUS COLOUR PRINTER MODEL 200 SKU NO 248393 • 720dpi • Windows '95 compatible Printer only price £179 Inc. VAT intel inside pentium COMPAQ PRESARIO MODEL P120 SKU NO 244715 Intel Pentium 120Mhz, 8Mb EDO RAM 1.2Gb hard disk, 6x CD ROM drive MPEG video capability MS Windows 95, Works 95, Encarta 96 plus many more IBM APTIVA MODEL 2176 362 SKU NO 245886 ALL THIS FOR ONLY £1999 Ex. VAT £1701.28 INC. VAT Intel Pentium 133Mhz 16Mb RAM-Flex Memory 1.6Gb hard disk 8x CD ROM drive, stereo sound 15" SVGA monitor 28.8 fax modem with internet connection • Huge range of pre-loaded software intel Inside FREE £350 pentium PC BONUS PACK HEWLETT PACKARD COLOUR PRINTER MODEL 400 SKU NO 244038 600 x 300dpi-mono, 300 x 300dpi-colour Printer only price £159 Inc. VAT AST ADVANTAGE MODEL 7303 SKU NO 244764 Intel Pentium 120Mhz 16Mb EDO RAM 1.6Gb Hard Disk 8x CD ROM drive 28.8bps fax modem MS Windows 95, Works 95, Encarta 96 plus many more intel Inside Pentium ALL THIS FOR ONLY £1899 Ex. VAT £1616.17 INC. VAT ALL THIS FOR ONLY INC. €1499 £ Ex. VAT £1275.74 VAT CANON COLOUR PRINTER MODEL BJC4100 SKU NO 232975 720 x 360dpi Printer only price £219 Inc. VAT FREE £350 PC BONUS PACK BUY NOW PAY 6 MONTHS LATER APR 0% OR FROM £40.69 APR 29.9% Available on PCs, Laptops and Faxes over £500 Inc. VAT. Example Buy Now Pay 6 Months Later. Cash Price £999. Deposit 10% £90.90. No further payments for 6 months after the purchase date. Balance £899.10 payable in full within the 6 month calendar period, 0% APR, total payable = cash price OR 36 Monthly payments of £40.69 commencing 6 months after the purchase date, APR 29.9%. Total amount payable = $1564.74. Written quotation available on request. Credit subject to acceptance to UK residents. Payment...
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