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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 7h

Dec 1959: Wine Gift Pack ad from VP (+Three Star Wines; Rich Ruby; Sweet White; British Sherry; Rich Golden; Old Brown; and Ginger Wine) «Britain's favourite wines»

This vintage advert features Santa pouring VP Wine. The advert is for VP wines and shows the prices of different types of wine. There is also a VP Gift Pack advertised with six miniature bottles of assorted VP British and Commonwealth wines.

Britain's favourite wines

WONDERFUL CHOICE AND WONDERFUL VALUE
Rich Ruby, Sweet White,
Rich Golden, Old Brown,
British Sherry 6/6
Ginger Wine 7/6
If you prefer a richer, fuller wine you'll really enjoy
VP THREE STAR WINES
Rich Ruby, Sweet White,
British Sherry 8/6
SOLVE YOUR GIFT PROBLEM WITH THE ATTRACTIVE
VP Gift Pack
Contains 6 miniature bottles
of assorted VP British
and Commonwealth wines 10/6

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 8h

Dec 1957: Green Ginger Wine ad from Schweppes (+Grapefruit; Pineapple; Bitter Orange; Orange Drinks; Bitter Lemon; Indian Tonic Water; and Ginger) «HOW MANY SCHWEPPING DAYS TO CHRISTMAS?»

This vintage advertisement for Schweppes beverages features a whimsical scene of various Schweppes bottles personified as characters, traveling by train and handcart. The imagery evokes a festive spirit, hinting at the upcoming Christmas season. The overall theme emphasizes the enjoyment of Schweppes products throughout the holiday period.

HOW MANY SCHWEPPING DAYS
TO CHRISTMAS?

SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS
SCHWEPPERVESCENCE LASTS THE WHOLE DRINK THROUGH
DAVID LEWIS 57

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 9h

Dec 1934: White Label ad from Dewar's «ONLY THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH!»

This ad features Santa Claus delivering cases of Dewar's "White Label" whisky, emphasizing its quality and suitability for Christmas. The scene includes a bottle of Dewar's, a soda siphon, glasses on a silver tray, and crackers, creating a festive atmosphere.

ONLY THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH!

DEC. 15, 1934
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS
1019
So I'm bringing-
Christmas
Dewar's
"White Label"
Superior Whisky that Never Varies

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 12h

Dec 1938: Selection Box ad from Cadbury's (+Chocolate; Dairy Milk Flake; Milk Tray Chocolates; Chocolate Marshmallow; Dairy Milk Chocolate; Whole Nut Milk Chocolate; Bournville Chocolate; Bournville Fruit & Nut; Milk Fruit & Nut; Milk Almond Nougat; Marzipan Filled Block, and more)

An advertisement for Cadbury's Selection Box, crammed full of delicious chocolates of all kinds. The box has a special Alpine Game on the lid and is available in two sizes.

TOP VALUE IN CHRISTMAS
GIFTS FOR CHILDREN

HERE'S WHAT YOU GET IN THE HALF-CROWN SIZE
Dairy Milk Flake
Milk Tray Chocolates
Chocolate Marshmallow
Dairy Milk Chocolate
Whole Nut Milk Chocolate
Bournville Chocolate
Bournville Fruit & Nut
Milk Fruit & Nut
Milk Almond Nougat
Marzipan Filled Block
Turkish Delight Filled Block
Peppermint Creme Filled Block
IT'S A FULL
2/6
WORTH
LOOK AT
THE LOVELY
ALPINE GAME ON
THE LID
MUMMY
Here's a grand idea in
Christmas presents for the kiddies. What
a thrill they'll get when you give them one
of CADBURYS SELECTION BOXES
cramful of delicious chocolates of all
kinds. You get full value in the chocolates
themselves. The special presentation box
- with the exciting Alpine Game on the
lid-is given free. It's a game that will
keep the kiddies amused for hours on end. A
real feast of flavour and fun are CADBURYS
SELECTION BOXES. 2/6 and 5/- at your
sweetshop.

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 13h

Dec 1995: Reveal Christmas Cracker ad from PC World (+Logitech Colourpage Scanner; Creative Labs CD Kit; Motorola Internet Solution; Iomega Zipdrive; Maxtor Hard Drives; Microsoft Natural Keyboard; Us Robotics Voice Enabled Modem; Corel Ventura Publisher v5; Encarta '96; Funschool 4, and more)

This PC World advertisement promotes various computer-related products such as multimedia kits, software titles, and peripherals for Christmas. It includes CD-ROM drives, hard drives, scanners, keyboards, modems, and software like Corel Ventura Publisher and Microsoft Encarta. Games like Rebel Assault 2 and other titles are also featured.

Everything you need
for your PC this Christmas.
Only at PC World.

4X CD-ROM
Drive
QUAD-SPEED
MULTIMEDIA KITS
NEW
REVEAL CHRISTMAS CRACKER
PLUS
16 Bit Stereo SoundCard
Includes Quad Speed CD-ROM
drive, 16 Bit stereo soundcard
and stereo speakers, top
CD-ROM titles including
12 MONTH
WARRANTY
PLUS
FIFA International Soccer &
Theme Park. The ideal starter
upgrade kit.
REVEAL REVEAL
SPEAK
OVER 1200
SOFTWARE TITLES
GRAPHICS
SAVE OVER
£150
COREL VENTURA PUBLISHER v5
CD-ROM
17,000
PHOTO-PAINT 5
ENCAITA 96
CCOREL
Microsoft
Microsoft's new
fully Anglicised
STAR WARS
REBEL
ASSAULT
LATEST GAMES
RELEASES
REBEL ASSAULT 2 NEW
STUNNING SEQUEL
TO REBEL ASSAULT
Now with even better
graphics, more game
play and stunning
movie sequences.
If you ask Santa for
this
1996 version of
SCREAMER
NEW
the complete
anything this
Christmas, ask for this.
28 volume
Take part in the drive of your life.
Super graphics and outstanding
sound effects.
encyclopedia in
one CD-ROM.
PLAYER MANAGER 2
The ultimate in football
management. Take your team
to the top of the premier league
and into Europe.
PRO PINBALL
NEW
NEW
Amazingly fast 60 frames per second
gameplay. The ultimate
Pinball table simulation.
Superb graphics with over
12 soundtracks.
ENCYCLOPEDIA
CINEMANIA '96
The ultimate reference
point for anybody
interested in films.
More than 20,000 reviews.
4 FOR 1
NEW
EF 2000
EF
NEW
SEQUEL TO TFX
Fly the top secret
European Superplane.
Amazing graphics
with super scenery.
2000
DIG
MUSEUM
FUNSCHOOL 4
Compilation pack includes:
Funschool 4 the classic collection.
Funschool spelling.
Funschool paint and create.
Funschool maths.
All in one superb gift
packed box.
MUSTC ...

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 16h

Nov 1984: Philips 2016 Portable colour TV ad from Greens (+Philips 2006 Portable colour TV; Philips 2501 Portable black and white TV; Ingersoll XK838 Mono Radio Cassette; Crown CH3 Personal Stereo with AM/FM radio; and TDK E180 Video Cassette) «CHRISTMAS PRICE CRACKERS»

A vintage newspaper advertisement promoting Greens' "Christmas Price Crackers" sale in Debenhams, featuring discounts on Philips and other electronics such as TVs, radios, and cassette players. The ad highlights instant credit options and a price guarantee.

CHRISTMAS
PRICE
CRACKERS

Step into Greens
for Cracking Good
Prices on Philips,
Ingersoll, Crown
and TDK right now!
Philips 2006 Portable colour TV;
14" (V34cm) screen; 12 channels;
headphone socket; computer
compatible; inc. loop aerial.
Was £199.99 SAVE £20
Portable colour TV; 16" (V38cm)
screen; 12 channels; headphone/
recorder socket; inc. loop aerial. Was £229.99
SAVE £30
Portable black and white; 12"
(V30cm) screen; 6 push button channels; earphone
socket; adaptable for
battery operation.
Mono Radio Cassette; 3 wave band;
hi/lo tone control; mains/battery.
Was £32.99 SAVE £6
Personal Stereo
with AM/FM radio, complete
with headphones. Was £29.99
SAVE £8
Video Cassette;
high resolution; high output;
3 hour videotape.
Was £6.99. SAVE £1.50
Where a was price is shown,
this has been charged at one
or more of the following
Greens branches, Harrow,
Romford, Sheffield, Bristol,
Manchester, Southampton,
Ipswich, Luton, Guildford
and Croydon, but not
necessarily offered for 28
consecutive days in the last
6 months.
If you find any item you
intend to buy at Greens
for sale locally at a lower
price and in stock...
WE WILL MATCH THAT
PRICE... INSTANTLY.
Greens Cracking Good Price
£179.99
Greens Cracking Good Price
£199.99
Greens Cracking Good Price
£59.99
Greens Cracking Good Price
£26.99
INSTANT
CREDIT
£250 or more to spend instantly.
subject to acceptance.
APR 34.4
(variable)
Reducing
APR 29.8
(variable).
when payments are made by
direct debit Ask for
written details
Greens Cracking Good Price
£21.99
£5.49
Stock subject
to availability
Switch on to
Greens
IN DEBENHAMS
and in Greens' departments in Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge, Browns of Chester, and Whitakers of Bolton and Greens'
shops in New Street Birmingham, ...

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 17h

Nov 1908: Gamages Xmas Bazaar Book ad from A. W. Gamage LTD. (+Toys; Presents; Arts and Crafts; Oriental Confectionery; and Live Pets) «GAMAGES BAZAAR That's ME! NOW IN FULL SWING»

This is an advertisement for the Gamages Bazaar which features seven acres of toys and presents, live pets, and arts and crafts demonstrations. You can also find oriental confections at the oriental bazaar. This bazaar has everything you need for a great Christmas shopping experience. There is also a new theatre, restaurant, tea rooms and a soda fountain within the premises.

GAMAGES
BAZAAR
That's ME!
NOW IN
FULL SWING

LONDON'S ANNUAL EVENT.
The GRANDEST SHOW
OF ITS KIND
IN THE WORLD.
SEVEN ACRES OF TOYS & PRESENTS.
For Everyone, All Reasonably Priced.
SEE GREAT NEW WORKING SET-PIECES
THE
"Astonishingly Ingenious." - Sportsman.
Including WINTER SCENE IN THE SWISS ALPS, ELECTRIC,
CLOCKWORK and STEAM RAILWAYS, running all day and
lighted by hundreds of miniature arc lamps, COMPLETE ARMY
CORPS ON THE MARCH, A PIT FULL OF MOVING, GROWL-
ING BEARS, A REAL LAKE WITH BOATS, SWIMMERS, etc.
INSTRUCTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS OF
ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR THE HOME:
such as CARPENTRY (by Dr. Barnardo's Boys), CHIP-CARVING,
FRETWORK, POTTERY on model wheel, DESIGNING, PLAS-
TER MODELLING, ENAMEL WARE PAINTING, SCULPTURE
from life by Signor Moretti, of Florence, etc., etc.
GREAT ORIENTAL BAZAAR AND EASTERN FAIR
with its PRETTY STALLS and KIOSKS representing EVERY
COUNTRY of the EAST, ATTENDANTS DRESSED IN NATIVE
STYLE, ORIENTAL ILLUSIONS, REAL ORIENTAL CONFEC-
TIONERY, and COFFEE-MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS.
EXTENSIVE ZOOLOGICAL SHOWROOMS.
Live Pets of every description from every corner of the World.
A NEW THEATRE. FREE ENTERTAINMENTS
All day. Clever Illusions, Marionettes, etc., Free to all.
RESTAURANT, TEA ROOMS, SODA FOUNTAIN
and every Convenience on the Premises.
OUR HUGE AREA ENSURES
SHOPPING IN COMFORT.
A. W. GAMAGE, Ltd., THE
In the heart of London, within easy
reach of all parts. 'Buses from all the
great termini pass the doors. All Tubes
bring you to within one minute's walk.
COME EARLY
Bring the children and make yourself
at home.
HOLBORN, LONDON, E.C.
WORLD'S
B
IS
IGGEST
AZAAR
OOK...

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 21h

#Christmas Advert from 73 years ago: Radio Times, 11/12/1953

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 22h

Dec 1968: Gifts ad from Timothy Whites (+Scholl Continental Driving Casuals; Halex Lectro-Dent Battery-operated Toothbrush; Electric Kettle; The Gillette Super Slim Twist Razor; Qualcast' Carpet Sweeper; Limpet Mincer; Household Scales; Slide Viewer; Ladies' Holdall; Convertible Compacts, and more)

This is a vintage newspaper advertisement for Timothy Whites offering a variety of gift ideas for the holiday season. It includes items such as electric kettles, personal care items, travel accessories, cleaning supplies, and household goods. The ad provides prices for each product and invites customers to shop at their local branch.

for Gifts
All these...and many more!

Gent's Holdall
with front zip fastening
and inside pocket.
Shaving Mug and soap
in gift box, choice of motif 10/9
Give her a
Yardley's
'Reverie'
Spray Mist
Perfume
Spray in
handy size,
gift packed.
Men appreciate
Old Spice Gift Sets
After shave and
Lather shave cream in gift box.
There are many more to choose
from in the 'Old Spice' range.
Timothy Whites
Coffret
Bottle of Cologne and
two tablets of Toilet
Soap in gift box. Three tablets of
toilet soap in gift box 2/9
They will appreciate a
Timothy Whites
'Gifpak'
Face cloth,
Bubble Bath
and nail
brush.
Lots of other
'Gifpaks'
to choose
from.
Always useful
Handy Pochette
Pouch shape, with
zip fastening.
Contemporary designs.
Oblong shape, Satin finish, 6/11
Timothy Whites
Convertible
Compacts
Two attractive designs,
assorted diamond
cut and gilt.
Always acceptable
Ladies' Holdall
Attractive half round
design with floral decoration, zip
fastening and
handle.
Gift boxed
Another
Timothy Whites
'Gifpak' Face cloth,
four tablets Toilet Soap
and Nail Brush.
For the Christmas party
Balloons
Pack of 12
Balloon Pump
containing 24
assorted
balloons 3/11
The
family
gift!
Halex
'Lectro-Dent'
Battery operated
tooth brush with
interchangeable
brushes in
identifiable
colours.
Guaranteed.
Battery 1/6 extra.
The Gillette
Super
Slim Twist Razor
New style in razors
complete with
5 super silver blades.
A popular gift!
Stainless Steel
Tea Strainer
and matching stand. Danish
design.
Timothy Whites
Slide Viewer
Battery operated
for all 2 x 2 slides.
The new 'Solar 5000'
Handlamp
from Ever Ready.
In a tough non-corrosive case.
A consistent bright beam
wherever it's...

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 23h

Dec 1972: Christmas Gifts ad from Timothy Whites (+Berry Magicoal Newberry Fire; New Tower Power Food Mixer; Viners Mosaic 44 piece Cutlery Pack; Stainless steel Norse Saucepan Set of 3; Morphy Richards Easisteam de-luxe Iron; Prestige Food Slicer 140; Black Diamond Frypan with cover 10", and more)

This is a vintage advertisement for Timothy Whites offering Christmas gifts. It features a variety of kitchenware, table gifts, and electrical items with special offer prices. Products range from saucepans, frypans, food slicers, teasets, cutlery, glassware, a fire, an iron, a food mixer, a kettle, lamps and board games.

Make it a Timothy Whites Christmas

Timothy Whites for kitchen and table gifts
★1) Normandy 12 piece Soup Set. Blue, green or maize.
Normal Price £1-89
Offer Price £1-59

Timothy Whites
2) Timothy Whites Stainless steel
Norse Saucepan Set of 3
Normal Price £9-95
Special Price £8-25

★3)
Zodiac Coffee Mugs
Normal Price 25р
Offer Price 20p

4) Black Diamond Frypan with cover 10"
Rec. Price £4-40
Our Price £3-25

6) Prestige Food Slicer 140
5) Stowaway 18 piece Teaset
Rec. Price £6-98
£1-99 Choice of three patterns
Our Price £5-50
Timothy Whites has Christmas gifts
for everyone

★1) Cluedo Normal Price £1-94
Offer Price £1-24
And big savings on many other
boxed games too!

Timothy Whites for gifts electrical
1) Berry Magicoal
Newberry Fire
Rec. Price £20-34
Our Price £15-45

★2) Morphy Richards
Easisteam de luxe iron
Rec. Price £8-25
Offer Price £6-75

★2) Top Look Mirror,
Normal Price £2-50
Offer Price £2-20

★3) New Monarch English
Cut Goblets Box of 6
Normal Price £3-95
Offer Price £3-25
5) Schooner Sherry
glasses. Box of 6 £1.49
★6) Viners Mosaic 44
piece Cutlery Pack
Rec. Price £13-85
Offer Price £9-95
7) Finnish Vase.
4) Rhythm
Alarm Clock £6-75
Assorted colours 8" 99p
★3)-Cascade
Mini Table
Lamp plus Satin
shade
Normal Price £1-95
Offer Price £1.55.
4) Timothy Whites
Electric Kettle
3 pint £5-45
5) New Tower Power
Food Mixer.
Rec. Price £19.95
plus Liquidiser Rec.
Price £3-99, FREE.
Total value £23-94,
Our Price £15-90
Saving £8-04
★These special offers are available up to 30th December whilst stocks last.
tw better Christmas gifts cost less at Timothy Whites

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Dec 1987: Christmas Sweets ad from Presto (+Mackintosh's Quality Street, 5lb; Cadbury's Milk Tray 454g; Cadbury's Biarritz, 454g; Terry's All Gold 454g; Black Magic 454g; Elizabeth Shaw Mint Crisps 200g; Bassetts Liquorice Allsorts, 500g; Mars Christmas Stocking, Medium, and more)

This advertisement from Presto offers a variety of sweets and treats for Christmas. It features chocolates and candies from brands like Cadbury, Mackintosh, Terry's, Mars, and Ferrero Rocher. They wish you a Merry Christmas.

Sweets & treats from Presto.
We wish you a Merry Christmas

The News, Week ending Friday, December 4, 1987
Cadbury's Milk Tray, 454g £2.59
Cadbury's Roses, 1lb 1.99
Cadbury's Biarritz, 454g £2.99
Terry's Chocolate Orange, 177g 99p
Terry's All Gold, 454g £2.69
After Eight Mints, 206g 99p
Elizabeth Shaw Mint Crisps, 200g £1.89
Bassetts Liquorice Allsorts, 500g £1.39
Mars Christmas Stocking, Medium £1.39
Mackintosh's Quality Street, 5lb £8.95
Black Magic, 454g £2.69
Ferrero Rocher, 16's £1.69
ALDERSHOT: Wellington Centre* FARNBOROUGH: Kingsmead Centre* CAMBERLEY: Princes Way* CAMBERLEY: Old Dean Estate
All products & prices featured in this advertisement are subject to availability and market fluctuations and are correct at time of going to press. All previous prices have been charged in a majority of Presto stores for a period of 28 days within the last 6 months.
EXCL. TOBACCO KIOSK

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Dec 1978: Lamps ad from Woolworth (+Clairol 3-Way Hairsetter; Simulated oil lamp with hunting scenes; Braun 'Quick Curl' hair styling wand; Pifco 'Jet' 500 watt lightweight hairdryer with blow wave attachment; Pifco 'Baby Styler' steam hair curling wand, and more)

An advertisement for Woolworth's featuring bright ideas for Christmas gifts. The advert showcases various items, including hair styling tools, and a selection of decorative lamps with different designs and colors.

More bright ideas for Christmas from Woolworth

Items subject to availability. Some items at larger stores only. Price and availability of advertised products may be different in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands.
The choice you want at the prices you want.
Also at Woolco

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Nov 1950: Plate Warmer ad from English Electric «A perfect gift in a perfect setting»

This advertisement shows an English Electric Plate Warmer surrounded by a sumptuous Christmas dinner setting, complete with turkey, gravy boat, and sugar bowl.

A perfect gift in a perfect setting

Nov. 25, 1950
The ENGLISH ELECTRIC Plate Warmer combining good looks and first-class efficiency graces the sideboard and pays a compliment to the cooking gentle heat keeping the whole meal hot. The ENGLISH ELECTRIC Plate Warmer not only matches the "special occasion ", it serves to make even the most informal meal more enjoyable. It is a gift that will give pleasure all the year round.
Model 2705S 400 watt. £10. 10. 0 (No Purchase Tax)
THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED, QUEENS HOUSE, KINGSWAY, LONDON, W.C.2.

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Dec 1980: Swan Automatic Chrome on Copper Kettle ad from Boots (+Tower Compact Slo Cooker) «Christmas with the Special Touch»

This black and white advertisement shows gift ideas for mums at Christmas with gifts available at Boots. A slow cooker and a kettle are featured.

Christmas with the Special Touch

Gifts every Mum will love at prices you'll love too.
Tower Compact Slo Cooker Complete with Earthenware lid. 21/2 pint capacity. £13.95
Down to: £12.95
Swan Automatic Chrome on Copper Kettle, 'the fastest kettle in the West.' 3 pint capacity with fast boil element. £19.50.
From larger Boots branches subject to stock availability.

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johngrimley.bsky.social @johngrimley.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I didn't know about the green monitor for the amstrad till years after I got the colour screen. I loved my amstrad, the joystick was awesome! I still remember looking a the cassette stand looking for the amstrad games and it being all comadore and spectrum games 🙄

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Nov 1984: Amstrad CPC 464 with Colour Monitor ad from Co-op Homemaker (+BBC 'B' Computer; Amstrad CPC 464; Acorn Electron Plus Bell & Howell Cassette Player + Connecting Lead; and Spectrum 48K) «PUT A SPARKLE INTO CHRISTMAS»

This is a vintage Christmas advert from Co-op Homemaker for a range of home computers from the 1980s, including the Spectrum 48K, Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC 464, and the BBC 'B'. The Amstrad CPC 464 is shown with and without a colour monitor.

PUT A SPARKLE INTO CHRISTMAS

Offers subject to availability
Homemaker-Hanley, Talke Hypermarket, Castle House
Newcastle, Normid Crewe
A Division of United Co-operatives Ltd

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Dec 1942: Corona Drinks ad from Thomas & Evans Ltd. «Greetings»

This image is an advertisement for Corona Drinks, wishing their customers who are in the armed services, and also to their friends and customers, greetings and a safe and speedy return during the war, as supplies direct to the home must cease.

Greetings

They're in the Services now, or making munitions perhaps, those popular "Corona" Men who used to deliver your weekly supply of those delightful "Corona" Drinks. And, in the national interest, further delivery of "Corona" direct to the home must cease during hostilities. To all "Corona" Men and Women wherever they are, on land, sea, and in the air, and to all their friends and customers—greetings and a safe and speedy return.
Product of Thomas & Evans Limited.
Head Office: Porth, Glam.

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Nov 1938: Toffee Chocolate Assortments ad from Mackintosh's (+Double Centre Chocolate Toffee Assortment) «If you left it to me I would always choose Mackintosh's for there's something nice for Everybody!»

This is a Christmas advert from 1938 to 1939 for Mackintosh's toffee chocolate assortments. Santa Claus is shown, promoting toffee and chocolate assortments in decorative tins. There is also a chocolate cat shown. The text says the boxes are packed for Christmas and the price varies from 6d. to 10s.

If you left it to me
I would always choose
Mackintosh's
for there's
something nice
for Everybody!

Packed in Fancy Boxes for Christmas at 6d., 1/-, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6 and 4/- to 10/-.
Write for Illustrated List to JOHN MACKINTOSH & SONS. LTD., Toffee Town, Halifax, Eng.

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Dec 1932: Mitcham Lavender ad from Potter & Moore's (+Decanters and Attractive Gift Cases) «Remember!»

A vintage advertisement promoting Mitcham Lavender, positioned as an ideal gift. It highlights reduced prices and availability in decanters and gift cases.

Remember!

the BEST
Lavender only
is good enough
for GIFTS
This Christmas give Potter &
Moore's Mitcham Lavender,
which has ever been the choice
of discriminating Society.
NEW REDUCED PRICES
6d 1/- 1/6 2/6 4/6 6/6
10/6 17/6 21/-
DECANTERS
9/6 14/6 25/-
ATTRACTIVE
GIFT CASES
1/6 to 17/6
at all high class
Chemists & Stores
ESTD.
1749
Prices quoted do not apply in the I.F.S.

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Nov 1985: Christmas Lunch ad from Carrefour (+Roses Chocolates 3 1/2lb jar; 24-piece Cutlery Set - includes stand, choice of red or white handles; Biltons 20 Piece Dinner Set 4 place settings; Rainbow Brite Children's Character Duvet sets includes pillow case, and more)

This is a Carrefour Birmingham advert, advertising their lower prices to cut the cost of Christmas. They offer great prices for chocolates, cutlery, biscuits and much more! Available from our restaurant you can even get the Carrefour Shoppers Christmas Lunch.

Carrefour Cuts the Cost of Christmas

ROVER
ASSORTED BISCUITS
NORTH
Victoria
LUXURY ASSDATED BISCUI
Stixi
MiX
BLACK MALIK
and
Elizabeth Shaw
MINT CRISP
CHOCOLATES
Grand
Prix
500g
Available from our Restaurant
LATEST
DESIGNS
Available from our Restaurant
WALMLEY ASH ROAD
MINWORTH SUTTON COLDFIELD
WEST MIDLANDS
021 351 5551
Where Shopping's so nice-
because of the price!
VISA
NON FOOD PURCHASES ONLY
ALL ITEMS
SUBJECT TO
AVAILABILITY
TYRE
BAY
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OPEN
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Saturday
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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Nov 1979: Hanimex Standard ZCF Binoculars ad from W.H. Smith (+Casio 95QS 32B Quartz Watch; York JCR 808 Clock Radio; Texas TI 1025 Calculator; and Texas Little Professor) «CHRISTMAS IS GETTING CLOSER.»

This black and white advertisement from W.H. Smith promotes Christmas gift ideas, including binoculars, a quartz watch, a calculator, a clock radio, and an educational game for children.

CHRISTMAS IS GETTING CLOSER.

Hanimex Standard ZCF Binoculars
8 x 30 magnification and coated optics
mean bright, clear images that bring
everything closer-even Christmas!
W.H. Smith price £19.00.
Available at selected branches only.
Casio 95QS 32B Quartz Watch
Everything a man needs in a watch has
been incorporated into this superb time
piece. As well as the hours, minutes and
seconds LCD display, other facilities
include day and date, month and year,
a stop watch, a backlight-and there's a
stylish metal bracelet.
W.H. Smith price £23.95.
Texas TI 1025 Calculator
A light, stylish pocket calculator that
features a full memory, percentage key
and clear read-out. Makes a really useful
Christmas present.
W.H. Smith price £8.55.
York JCR 808 Clock Radio*
The best way to wake up each morning
is to the sounds of your favourite music.
But as well as an alarm, this unit features
a 12 hour display, auto shut-off and a
touch snooze sensor to give real value
for money.
W.H. Smith normal price £21.95.
Special offer until December 24th £19.95.
Texas Little Professor
Easily the most interesting way for
children to have fun learning maths.
Programmed with over 16,000 maths
problems, it asks the questions, they give
the answers and it gives the score!
W.H. Smith price £11.95. Batteries extra.
*Available where you see this sign.
Merchandise subject to availability.
Not at airport branches or British Rail bookstalls.
Prices correct at time of going to press.

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Nov 1965: Christmas Gifts ad from Timothy Whites (+Kodak Gift Outfits; Gent's Fitted Cases; Artificial Christmas Trees; Attractive Dressing Sets; Old Spice After Shave and Lather Shave Cream; Christmas Lighting Sets; Max Factor Talc, Bath Fragrance and Soap, and more)

This black and white advert features a variety of Christmas gifts for sale, including cameras, Christmas decorations, men's and ladies' grooming products, and toys.

TIMOTHY WHITES
CHRISTMAS GIFTS

FOR THE LADIES
Coty Gift Set: Talc, 2 Bath Cubes, Toilet Soap.. 11/6
Coty Talc and Hand Lotion: Choice of fragrances 14/-
Fields Talc and 3 Bath Cubes. 4/6
Fields Talc, Perfume, Soap, 2 Bath Cubes 9/3
Max Factor Talc, Bath Fragrance and Soap 13/6
Morny Talc, 3 Bath Cubes and Bath Soap. 9/6
Timothy Whites 4 Bath Cubes and Toilet Soap. 2/6
6 Bath Cubes and Talc. 3/11
Attractive Dressing Sets in Presentation Boxes
3 piece (Hair Brush, Mirror, Comb) 23/11, 32/6, 44/-
4 piece (Hair Brush, Mirror, Comb, Clothes Brush).62/6, 88/6
Nylon and Handkerchief Holdalls in floral design 5/11
6 pockets. 3/11 Heart Shape 7/11
Toilet Holdalls, zip fastening, half moon shape 9/11
With handles, horse shoe shape.
GIFTS FOR MEN
Timothy Whites 'Ship Shape' Haircream and Bristol 6/11
Fashion After Shave. 9/9
Old Spice After Shave and Lather Shave Cream 15/6
Old Spice After Shave and Haircream.
Max Factor After Shave, Cologne. 9/9
Haircream and Shampoo. 7/11
Shaving Mug and Soap. Assorted Motifs 8/6
Military Brush Sets-imitation tortoiseshell Hairbrush,
Clothes Brush, Comb and Mirror in Pig Grain Case 10/6
Brush and Comb Gift Box 21/-
Presentation Brush, Comb, Clothes Brush in gift box.
Gent's Fitted Cases-containing mirror, Gillette
razor, blades, nail file, comb, scissors, bottle opener,
tweezers, nail pusher, zip case in gift box 29/11
With chrome hairbrush, 2 chrome rollers, soap box, razor,
2 razor blades, mirror, comb, toothbrush, in zip case 49/11
Gent's Fitted Case as illustrated. 36/6
CAMERAS TO PLEASE EVERYONE
Kodak Gift Outfits £5.19.4
'Instamatic' 100 Camera, Film and 4 flashbulbs
Kodak Brownie 'Vesta' Camera. Case and 2 films £2.2.11
CHRISTMAS GAIETY
Artificial Christmas Trees. Silver or Silver/Green. 25/-
36 9/11 48 16/11 66 1/11 to 7/11
Tree Decorations-Box of 12 6d
Tinsel per...

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Dec 1931: Chocolates ad from Rowntree's «YOU CAN GO BY LOOKS»

This advertisement promotes Rowntree's chocolates as a Christmas gift, emphasizing the attractive packaging of their boxes at no extra cost.

YOU CAN GO BY LOOKS

Choose Rowntree's for her Christmas Gift and you
choose well. Boxes which look like the best gifts
possible - boxes which are the best gifts possible
because of their delightful contents - are awaiting
your choice. There are hundreds of beautiful boxes
to choose from, with no extra cost for the boxes.
CR 803-8

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Dec 1933: New Era Eau de Cologne ad from Johann Maria Farina Gegenüber (+Xmas Coffrets; Wicker Bottles; White Bottles; and Flat Flasks) «Give New Era Eau-de-Cologne»

This Christmas, give the gift of New Era Eau de Cologne, a product from the House of Farina Gegenüber, distillers since 1709. It's a genuine Eau de Cologne, known for its exquisite fragrance.

Give New Era Eau-de-Cologne

This Christmas you have for the first time the opportunity of presenting New Era Eau de Cologne to your friends.
It is a gift which the most fastidious, most exacting person will take delight in receiving, and yet it is moderate in price, within the reach of the most modest purse.
New Era is a product of the famous original House Farina Gegenüber, distiller since 1709 and supplier of Eau de Cologne to every Royal Court in Europe. It is genuine Eau de Cologne with the exquisite fragrance which distinguishes real Cologne from imitations.
ROUND
WHITE BOTTLES
in boxes with greeting card
1/9, 3/-, 5/6
WICKER BOTTLES
unboxed
4/6, 8/6, 10/6
In boxes with greeting card 4/6
FLAT FLASKS
6d., 1/-, 1/9, 2/6, 3/-
XMAS COFFRETS
1/- to 2/6
complete with greeting card ready for posting.
The coffret illustrated
contains flask and fancy
handkerchief 1/-

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Ian Cox @chevington.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

With hindsight this is really confusing/conflicted advertising. What a generous man! What a cheapskate! I'm told it was pretty nasty stuff, anyway.

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Dec 1908: Watch ad from Vigil (+Gold, English Hall-marked Vigil Watch; Gold-filled, 10 yrs. Vigil Watch; Silver, English Hall-marked Vigil Watch; Gun Metal Vigil Watch; and Nickel Vigil Watch) «No Time like the Present No Present like a "Vigil"»

An advertisement for the Vigil watch, describes the watches as jewelled, compensated, non-magnetic, stemset, keyless English lever, elegantly cased. The ad claims the watch has an unparalleled warranty, unaffected by electricity, that will last a lifetime. It will not vary a minute a month and is four times more accurate than Big Ben in Westminster.

No Time like the Present
No Present like a
"Vigil"

Unparalleled Warranty by the Greatest British Watchworks.
1. Entirely unaffected by Electricity. 3. Will not vary a
2. Will last a lifetime.
MINUTE A MONTH.
(This is more than four times the guaranteed accuracy of the great clock at Westminster, "Big Ben.")
The 'VIGIL' Watch
is a Jewelled, Compensated, Non-Magnetic, Stemset, Keyless English Lever, elegantly casedin
Gent's sizes. Ladies sizes.
Gun Metal .. 21/- 25/-
Nickel
21/-
Silver, English Hall-marked, 37/6,39/6
Gent's sizes. Ladies sizes.
Gold-filled, 10 yrs. guarantee, 42/-, 42/-
Gold, English Hall-marked, from 75/-, 55/6
..
-
The "VIGIL" is the best bargain ever offered, particularly in Gold, and is the most
perfect gift obtainable. Order at once of any Jeweller.
In case of difficulty write WATCH FACTORY Dept. V7 PRESCOT, ENGLAND,

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Dec 1971: Medium British Sherry ad from VP «THE DRINK WE CAN ALL AFFORD»

This is an advertisement for VP Medium British Sherry. It features three people toasting with glasses of the sherry. One person is dressed as a chimney sweep. The advertisement emphasizes that VP tastes stronger than most wines but costs less than spirit.

THE DRINK WE CAN ALL AFFORD

VP tastes a lot stronger than most wines yet costs a lot less than any spirit. We keep
the quality good by importing the juice of sun-ripened Mediterranean grapes and the price
low by maturing and blending in this country. Recommended price 64p. Often sold for less.
RADIO TIMES DATED 16/23 DECEMBER 1971

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Dec 1921: Tea ad from International Stores (+China Tea; Coffee; Groceries; and Provisions) «New Year's Eve»

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Dec 1953: Cigarettes ad from Player's Navy Cut «No friends like old friends: this old friend says...»

This vintage advertisement features an image of an old bearded sailor in a sailor's uniform and a cap that reads H.M.S. Excellent wishing everyone a happy Christmas.

No friends like old friends: this old friend says...

NOG 847
A Happy Christmas to you all

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Dec 1911: Books ad from Wm. Heinemann (+In Northern Mists; Cathedral Cities of Italy; India Under Curzon, and After; The Sensitive Plant; Siegfried and the Twilight of The Gods; Through Trackless Labrador; Life of J. McNeill Whistler; The Book of Buried Treasure; My Vagabondage, and more)

This advertisement features a selection of books, making ideal Xmas gifts. It includes novels, travel books, art books, and books about antiques. The books are by various authors and illustrators.

IDEAL XMAS BOOK GIFTS

By P. B. SHELLEY. Illustrated in Colour by
CHAS. ROBINSON. Introduction by ED-
MUND GOSSE, LL.D.
15s. net.
THE GODS. By RICHARD WAGNER. Trans-
lated by MARGARET ARMOUR. Illustrated
in Colour by ARTHUR RACKHAM. 15s. net.
By W. W. COLLINS, R.I. Illustrated in
Colour. 16s. net.
An Enchanting Story by Mrs. F. HODGSON
BURNETT. Illustrated in Colour by CHAS.
ROBINSON. 6s.
By LOVAT FRASER. (2nd Imp.) 16s. net.
By Dr. F. NANSEN. Illustrated. 2 vols. 30s. net.
By H. HESKETH PRICHARD. Fully Illus-
trated. 15s. net.
By E. R. and J. PENNELL. Pop. Edn. Illus-
trated, 1 Vol. 12s. 6d. net.
By J. E. PATTERSON. 2nd Imp. 8s. 6d. net.
By GEORGE MOORE. 6s.
By GEO. ACORN. Preface by A. C. BENSON,
Μ.Α. 6s.
By E. GORDON CRAIG. 8s. net.
By R. D. PAINE. Fully Illustrated. 10s. net.
By ISRAEL ZANGWILL. 2s. 6d. net.
Artistic Reproductions of their Principal Works.
Edited by ARTHUR M. HIND. 2s. 6d. net each.
(1) DURER. (2) MANTEGNA. (3) J. R. SMITH.
(4) WATTEAU. (5) GOYA. (6) VAN DYCK.
Illustrated. Each 2s. 6d.net.
(1) TUDOR TO STUART; (2) QUEEN ANNE.
NEW 6/- NOVELS
Mrs. H. DUDENEY
AMBER REEVES
CAROLINE GROSVENOR
WM. DE MORGAN
E. F. BENSON
MAX BEERBOHM
KARL GJELLERUP
RICHARD DEHAN
21, Bedford Street, W.C.

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Nov 1981: TCR Zig Zag Jam Car Race Set ad from W.H.Smith (+Big Trak Programmable Tracked Vehicle with Gun; Radio Controlled Capri; Hornby GWR Freight Locomotive; and Action Man Soldier) «For the best Christmas presents, race around to W.H.Smith.»

This is a vintage W.H.Smith advertisement for Christmas gifts, focusing on toy cars, trains, and action figures. It features images and prices for items like the TCR Zig Zag Jam car race set, the Big Trak programmable vehicle, a Radio Controlled Capri, a Hornby GWR Freight Locomotive, and an Action Man soldier.

For the best Christmas presents, race around to W.H.Smith.

£39-99
TCR Zig Zag Jam.
Car race set with overtaking
facility. WHS Christmas
Price £39.99.
WHS Normal price £49.99. Save £10.00.
Race 'round to W. H. Smith and you'll have them
racing all over the house this Christmas.
Fast cars, trains, computer controlled space
vehicles, Action Man, just a few of the action packed
ideas we have in store for you.
At some very active discounts.
So for the best presents, at the best prices, the
race is on at W. H. Smith.
Hornby GWR Freight. Locomotive,
wagons and track.
WHS Christmas
Price £18.95.
WHS Normal
price £25.95.
Save £7.00.
£18-95
GWR
FREIGHT Set
Action Man Soldier. Realistic and dressed
for battle. WHS Christmas Price £5.49.
WHS Normal price £7.99.
ACTION
man
SOLDIER
£5-49
Save
£2.50.
£19-95
bigtrak
FRET 33
0
Radio Controlled Capri.
Complete with obstacles. WHS Christmas
Price £19.95. WHS Normal price £24.95.
Save £5.00.
£24-95
Big Trak.
Programmable
tracked vehicle with
gun. WHS Christmas
Price £24.95.WHS Normal
price £29.95. Save £5.00.
You can add Big Trak trailer
for only £14.95.
WHSMITH
Subject to availability. At larger British Rail bookstalls but not at airport branches. Prices correct at time of going to press,
Normal prices refer to those previously changed at our Brent Cross branch. Offers end December 24th,

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Dec 1981: Christmas Food and Drink ad from SavaCentre (+Courvoisier Brandy bottle; Sainsbury's Grand Fine Cognac bottle; Lambs Navy Rum bottle; White Horse Whisky 75 cl bottle; Captain Morgan Rum bottle; Sainsbury's Vodka/Gin bottle; Sainsbury's Blended Whisky bottle, and more)

This black and white advert promotes Christmas food and drink from Savacentre. It features a range of meats, cheeses, nuts, sauces, crisps, ice-cream, and drinks available in store. Savacentre stores will be open from 8.30am to 8pm on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd, 8.30am to 9pm on Wednesday 23rd and 8.30am to 5pm on Thursday 24th.

Christmas surprises. Low, low prices.

'Special for Christmas! Open Monday morning from 8.30 a.m.' 'Everything for Christmas'. 'An enormous range of wines, beers and spirits'. Christmas opening hours. All advertised offers are subject to availability and end 24th December 1981. It's not just the prices that make it a pleasure. Savacentre OLDBURY TOWN CENTRE, M5 Exit 2 Fresh turkeys available from Mon. 21st December at all weights.

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Nov 1936: Quality Street Chocolates and Toffees ad from John Mackintosh & Sons, Ltd. «Mackintosh's Quality Street The most gorgeous assortment ever!»

An advertisement for Mackintosh's Quality Street chocolates and toffees, featuring a tin of the sweets and people in period dress.

Mackintosh's Quality Street
The most gorgeous assortment ever!

A Delicious Assortment of Toffees & Chocolates
Sold everywhere at 6d. per 1/4 lb. & in 1 lb., 1/2 lb., and 1/4 lb. tins & pkts.
Made by John Mackintosh & Sons, Ltd., Toffee Town, Halifax

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Nov 1955: Steam Iron ad from Lux / Hoover (+Hoover Steam Iron and Lux) «STEAM for happier ironing»

This vintage ad is split into two sections. The first shows a happy-looking woman holding her "new undies," suggesting they be washed with Lux so they always look new. The second part is an ad for the Hoover steam iron, suggesting husbands buy the iron for their wives for Christmas.

STEAM for happier ironing

November 25, 1955. RADIO TIMES
NEW
UNDIES?
No. Lux daily dipping
Reeps them looking like new!
FAIRY-FINE NYLON bra and slip, light as air-but demanding thorough
Lux-washing after every wearing to keep their new looks!
Every night this smart girl uses plenty of Lux to make a really rich
lather (most important this, because some new synthetic fabrics actually
attract dust). She washes her undies carefully, paying special attention
to those danger-spots-shoulder-straps and hem. Then a thorough
rinse and, in the morning, everything's frosty-fresh and sweet to put on
again.
THERE'S HER SECRET: use plenty of Lux on synthetic fabrics and they
come up fresher, cleaner and softer! That's because Lux is made from
purest, baby-mild soap. Lux keeps that first luxuriously soft finish
through endless washings. How important that is with garments you wear
next to the skin!
YOU KNOW, of course, how wonderful Lux-care is for woollens, keep-
ing the delicate fibres soft and springy as new. So
you see why garments made of "Terylene" and wool,
or nylon and wool mixtures, should be washed in Lux
too. Just one wash in a harsh product could so easily
ruin the wool content of a pleated skirt, for instance,
and make the whole garment unwearable. (And think
of your poor hands!)
EVERYTHING YOU WASH in Lux repays you many
times by staying new-looking and new-feeling. That's
true economy! Lux is sold in three sizes: Handy,
Large and Magnum. The Magnum size is an economy.
IF IT'S SAFE IN WATER, IT'S SAFE IN LUX
(and so are your hands!)
"And a Hoover
Steam Iron
for you, Mummy"
A Hoover Steam Iron for
Christmas-what a thrill that
would be! The Hoover takes
the heavy work out of
...

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Dec 1934: Crackers ad from Tom Smith's (+Turkey and Plum Pudding) «The Menu that Never Changes!»

An advertisement for Tom Smith's Crackers. The advert features a boy in uniform and the slogan, "The Menu that Never Changes".

The Menu that Never Changes!

OLDEST NEWEST BEST

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Nov 1944: Biscuits ad from Huntley & Palmers «Your old favourites will come back again»

A Christmas advertisement for Huntley & Palmers biscuits. The advertisement features a Christmas greetings card with the company name and the message "Christmas Greetings from Huntley & Palmers of Reading". Surrounding the card are various types of biscuits, including Petit Beurre. Holly and berries are displayed for a festive feel, and the text "Your old favourites will come back again. Makers of Famous Biscuits since 1826".

Your old favourites will come back again

BY APPOINTMENT TO
H.M. KING GEORGE VI.
Makers of Famous Biscuits since 1826

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Nov 1962: Golden Petrol ad from Esso «When you use ESSO GOLDEN you feel you're driving a better car -and you are.»

This is a vintage ad for Esso Golden Petrol featuring Santa and his reindeer ditching the sleigh for a yellow convertible after filling up at an Esso station. The advertisement suggests using Esso Golden petrol will give you the sensation of driving a better car, and that you truly are.

When you use ESSO GOLDEN
you feel you're driving a better car
-and you are.

FINEST PETROL YOU CAN BUY!

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Dec 1908: Xmas Hampers ad from Poulton & Noel (+Rolled Ox-Tongue; Large SMOKED Ox-Tongue; Chicken, Ham, and Tongue Galantine; Potted Wild Duck; Pressed Brisket of Beef; Potted Salmon and Shrimp; Potted Chicken and Ham; Salmon & Shrimp; Lunch Tongues; Oxford Brawn; Ox Tail Soup, and more)

Advertisements for hampers containing various meat products, preserves, and a Christmas pudding.

POULTON & NOEL'S
XMAS HAMPERS

CONTENTS OF GUINEA HAMPER.
1 Glass "Belgravian" 1 Glass Chicken,
Rolled Ox-Tongue Ham, and Tongue
1 Large SMOKED Ox- Galantine
Tongue 1 Glass Potted Wild
1 Glass Oxford Brawn Duck
1 Glass Pressed Bris- 1 Jar Strawberry Jam
ket of Beef 1 Jar Seville Orange
1 Glass Potted Sal- Marmalade
mon and Shrimp 1 Bottle Greengages
1 Glass Potted Chic- 1 Bottle 'P.&O.'Sauce
ken and Ham 121b. Basin Christmas
1 Glass Ox-Tail Soup Pudding
CONTENTS OF HALF-GUINEA HAMPER.
1 Glass "Belgravian" 1 Glass Salmon and
1
Rolled Ox-Tongue Shrimp
Lunch 1 Glass Ox-Tail Soup
Glass
Tongues 1 Jar Seville Orange
1 Glass Galantine Marmalade
Chicken and Ham 1 Jar Strawberry Jam
1 Glass Oxford 1 Basin Christmas
Brawn Pudding
DELIVERED FREE.
Please order through your grocer. If
any difficulty in obtaining write:-
POULTON & NOEL, Ltd.,
Belgravian Works, LONDON.

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Dec 1912: Music Rolls ad from The Orchestrelle Co. (+Christmas Supplement) «Choose Seasonable Music - Rolls.»

This is a vintage advertisement for The Orchestrelle Co. It features a variety of music rolls for pianolas and pianos, particularly focusing on Christmas carols. The ad promotes a Christmas Supplement and encourages readers to consider music rolls as Christmas gifts. It includes examples of available carols and classical pieces and invites readers to write for a catalog.

Choose Seasonable Music - Rolls.

Music contributes so largely to the jollity of every Christmas gathering that it is an
excellent idea to plan a definite programme in advance.
Firstly, there is the music which Yuletide traditions demand-the old-time carols and songs.
Next you must surely include a selection from the music of the moment, the rollicking ragtimes
and two-steps. Then there must be music for the children's dances and
games and a good chorus song or two for the 'grown-ups.' All these may
be found in the two-volume, 1000-page catalogue of
for Pianolas and all Piano - Players.
In order to assist you in your choice we have prepared, in addition to this list,
a Christmas Supplement which includes every description of seasonable music. From
this we select the following examples-
75285. CHRISTMAS CAROLS, 5s.:- Good King Wenceslas," "Christians,
Awake!"" While Shepherds Watched," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing."
75287. CHRISTMAS CAROLS, 5s:-"The First Noel," "I saw Three Ships,"
"Noel, Noel, Noel," "The Mistletoe Bough.'
L2462. "Sir Roger de Coverley," 5s.
6037. "Auld Lang Syne," 3s. 6d. (Three verses with interlude.)
A New thought in Christmas Gifts.
Among your friends are there not many who own Pianola or piano-players? In such cases
what gift could be more expressive of the Christmas spirit than a selection of music-rolls?
Choose your gift rolls and send the names and addresses of your friends, together with P.O.,
and we will send the rolls, carefully packed and with an appropriate Christmas Greeting,
post free to any address in Great Britain.
Write for Catalogue "H.M." and Christmas...

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Nov 1972: Stereo Systems and Televisions ad from Dixons (+Sony Trinitron KV 1320UB; National TC 42G; Chinon 1072; Prinzsound System 12; Chinon 872; Stereo Module SM8; Cassette Tuner Amplifier CTA 650; Prinzsound System 8DL; Nivico 3240 TV; Chimon 672C; Prinzsound System 6DL, and more)

An advertisement for Dixons features a wide range of electronics and photography equipment including TVs, stereo systems, cassette recorders, radios, cameras, projectors, and related accessories. Special credit terms are promoted with a minimum down payment.

Dixons. Thousands of Top Value Christmas Ideas

INSTANT CREDIT
Any of these items can be yours for
10% DOWN
and up to 2 years to pay (minimum deposit £1)
GUARANTEE
All our merchandise is covered by Dixons
famous guarantee. Everything we sell is
tested thoroughly before we sell it.
PART EXCHANGE
Cut the cost of your new camera by trading
In your old equipment-it's worth more
than you think.
See these and many more at your local Dixons
CENTRAL LONDON
OXFORD ST. 88 OXFORD ST
NEW BOND ST. 64 NEW BOND ST
PICCADILLY 37 COVENTRY ST
CHEAPSIDE 49 CHEAPSIDE
FLEET STREET 93 FLEET STREET
HIGH HOLBORN 85 HIGH HOLBORN
KENSINGTON 169 HIGH ST
LONDON WALL 116 LONDON WALL
STRAND 33 VILLIERS HOUSE
AROUND LONDON
BARKING 20 EAST ST
BROMLEY 97 HIGH ST
CLAPHAM JCT. 93 ST. JOHN'S RD
CROYDON 117 WHITGIFT SQ
12 LONDON RD
EALING 32 THE BROADWAY
W. EALING F.H. ROWSE BROADWAY
EAST HAM HIGH ST. NORTH
EDGWARE 185 STATION RD
HOUNSLOW 102 HIGH ST
ILFORD 92 HIGH RD
KILBURN 145 HIGH RD
KINGSTON 17/19 CLARENCE ST
LEWISHAM 110 HIGH ST
PECKHAM 12 RYE LANE
PUTNEY 131 HIGH ST
RICHMOND 57 GEORGE ST
ROMFORD 7 THE LIBERTY
SLOUGH 273 HIGH ST
SUTTON 161 HIGH ST
WATFORD 82 HIGH ST
WEMBLEY 1 PARK LANE
WIMBLEDON 56 THE BROADWAY NEW
WOOD GREEN 65 HIGH RD
WOOLWICH 30 HARE STREET
AROUND BRITAIN
ABERDEEN 104 UNION ST
BASINGSTOKE 7 HAMPSTEAD HSE.
BIRMINGHAM 17 UNION ST
85 NEW ST
ERDINGTON, 117 HIGH ST NEW
BLACKBURN 1 COBDEN COURT
BLACKPOOL 22 MARKET ST
BOLTON 65 DEANSGATE
BOURNEMOUTH 56 COMMERCIAL RD
19 WESTOVER RD
BRADFORD FORSTER SQ
BRIGHTON CHURCHILL SQ
BRISTOL 72 PARK ST
2/6 BROADMEAD
BURNLEY 5 MARKET SQ
CAMBERLEY OBELISK WAY
CAMBRIDGE 29 PETTY CURY
CARDIFF 53 QUEEN ST
CHATHAM 165 HIGH ST
CHESTER 3 NORTHGATE ST
COVENTRY 1 SMITHFORD WAY
CRAWLEY 40 QUEENS...

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Dec 1975: Suits, Coats, Casualwear ad from Harry Fenton (+Suits; Coats; and Casualwear) «Christmas is more fashionable at Harry Fenton»

This is a black and white advert for Harry Fenton. It claims Christmas is more fashionable at Harry Fenton. It has several images of men in suits, coats and casual wear.

Christmas is more fashionable at Harry Fenton

Come into Lion Yard's own den of
male elegance at the new Harry Fenton
shop in Petty Cury.
This season's collection of suits, coats
casualwear, etc. is the finest yet.
Make it a right royal occasion,
and shop at the shop where all the best
shoppers go.
OPEN
TODAY!
5 Petty Cury, Lion Yard, Cambridge.

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Old UK Christmas Print Ads @oldukprintadsxmas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Nov 1951: Newmark watch ad from Louis Newmark Ltd. (+Newmark Watches) «Good time can be had by all this Christmas»

This is an advertisement for Newmark watches, a British product that is tough, accurate, good-looking, and fully guaranteed. The watches are advertised as being inexpensive and are sold for 44s to 63s.

Good time can be had by all this Christmas

HOW MANY THINGS can you buy this Christmas at the same price you paid, say, two years ago? Not many. And certainly not many as well-worth- having, as long-lasting, as sensible as a Newmark watch.
Even in easier days the Newmark was inexpensive. Now, at the same price, it's a gift; and a welcome gift, for any man.
Newmark watches, British, tough, accurate, good-looking, fully guaran- teed, are stocked by leading jewellers.
Get one, this Christmas, for him.
MANUFACTURED THROUGHOUT AT CROYDON BY LOUIS NEWMARK LIMITED

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