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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 4h

Oct 1954: Coats ad from C&A Modes Limited (+Beaver Lamb coat; Camel-coloured coat; Dresses; Skirts; Blouses; and Hats) «C&A for Coats...»

An advertisement for C&A featuring coats. There are two ladies wearing coats, the one on the right is a beaver lamb fur coat with a rich glossy finish. The other lady is wearing a camel-coloured classic-line coat with a white polar-bear fabric lining. There are also dresses, blouses, skirts and hats available in the Grey Room.

C&A for Coats...

Cuddle up in the warmth of snug Fur Fabric
... of luxury Beaver Lamb. Coats in new-this-season fabrics... coats whose wonderful looks belie their modest price-from our Better Coat Dept.

10gns
CAMEL-COLOURED
classic-line coat... wonderful fleecy fabric lined with white polar-bear' fabric. Stitching trims button-holes and is echoed on shoulderline.

N.B. When you're in C&A, Marble Arch, why not visit the GREY ROOM on the first floor? Here you will find an exquisite selection of high fashion in coats and dresses, blouses and skirts, and a delightful array of hats.

12gn
RICH GLOSSY
Beaver Lamb collar
... oatmeal Boucle loose-line coat.
Snug close-at-the-wrist cuffs.
Personal Shoppers Only

MARBLE ARCH, OXFORD CIRCUS, KENSINGTON, PECKHAM. LEWISHAM, CROYDON, BRIXTON

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 5h

Oct 1984: Audio Cassettes ad from TDK at Boots (+TDK D90 5-Pack; TDK AD90x2; and TDK D90 Audio Cassette) «GREAT SAVINGS ON TDK AT BOOTS»

Advertisement for TDK audio cassettes sold at Boots. There are savings on the packs of five and two, respectively, as well as on individual tapes. Offer ends on the 27th of October, 1984.

GREAT SAVINGS ON TDK AT BOOTS

Offer ends 27th October 1984. Subject to stock availability.
These prices may not apply in the Channel Islands or Northern Ireland.
For details of other TDK offer prices, call in at your nearest large branch now!
THE BEST FOR LESS

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 6h

Oct 1928: Austin Motor Cars ad from Austin Motor Company «The Flying Squad for 1929»

This vintage advert showcases the Austin car range for 1929, highlighting different models with varying horsepower and cylinder configurations. Emphasizing speed, silence, and smooth running, the advert also notes that all front screens are fitted with Triplex Glass.

The Flying Squad for 1929

20 h.p. 4 and 6
Cylinder from
€395.
16 h.p. 6-Cylinder
from £295.
12.h.p. 4-Cylinder
from £245.
7 h.p. 4-Cylinder
from £125.
All front screens are now fitted with Triplex Glass.
ALL AUSTIN CARS HAVE WINGS!
NOT ONLY THE WELL KNOWN WINGS
EMBLEM ON THE RADIATOR, BUT WINGS
OF SPEED, SILENCE & SMOOTH RUNNING
IN EVERY MOVING PART
Each Austin Model is the embodiment of mechanical perfection in its class and
the range of models, from the sturdy, efficient little "Seven" to the big,
powerful, Liner-like "Six" cylinder, may be described with every justification
as the "Flying Squad."
STAND 135
OLYMPIA
OCTOBER
11-20
BUY BRITISH GOODS
7 h.p. 4-CYLINDER.
12 h.p. 4-CYLINDER.
16 h.p. 6-CYLINDER.
20 h.p. 4 and 6-
CYLINDER.
THE AUSTIN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
LONGBRIDGE, BIRMINGHAM,
London Showrooms: 479-483, Oxford Street, W.1. (Near Marble Arch).
EVERY
BE WELL INFORMED
EVERY

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 9h

From Australia, Oct 1953: Lipstick ad from Max Factor (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) «riding hood red»

A magazine advert for Max Factor's 'Riding Hood Red' lipstick, featuring a smiling model wearing a red hood and applying the lipstick. The advert includes text about the lipstick's qualities.

riding hood red

a new red...
a ripe young red in
non-drying lipstick
Wear Riding Hood Red at your
own sweet risk...we warn you, you're
going to be followed! It's a rich,
succulent red that turns the most
innocent look into a tantalizing
invitation.
Standard size, 8/11. Medium size, 5/11.
Refills (for standard size). 5. 11.
Riding Hood Red stays brilliant,
never fades, never dries tender lips.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 10h

Oct 1981: London Docklands Real Estate ad from London Docklands Development Corporation (+Real Estate in London Docklands) «The London Bonus... ...and where it works harder for you.»

This advertisement promotes the London Docklands as a prime location for businesses and residents. It highlights the area's proximity to central London, the buoyant South East region, and European markets. The ad emphasizes the creation of an Enterprise Zone within the Docklands and proximity to Tower Bridge. The area provides a stable economic environment.

The London Bonus... ...and where it works harder for you.

In London you're at the centre.
Like the Government, the City, big business and the professions.
You're also in the centre of the most stable economic area in Britain.
With 7 million consumers in London itself, the buoyant South East region next door, and the prosperous European markets within easy reach.
London Docklands is Europe's largest and most important urban redevelopment. And to underline its significance, the area will soon have its very own Enterprise Zone, 470 acres within two and a half miles of Tower Bridge. At London Docklands you couldn't be better placed to do business.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 13h

Oct 1951: Television ad from G.E.C. (General Electric Co) (+Radio) «That's S.E.C. ...you can depend on it»

This 1951 G.E.C. advertisement shows an elegantly dressed woman with a vase of flowers, seemingly admiring the G.E.C. television set. The advert promotes the dependability and fine reproduction quality of G.E.C. radios and televisions.

That's S.E.C. ...you can depend on it

When you remember it's the inside of a set that matters, it's easy to see why the fine reproduction quality of a G.E.C. is so instantly recognizable: and the accepted technical skill which goes into their sets ensures a dependability of performance that is unique. This BT 5145 12-inch television, available for all transmitters, is an example which your approved G.E.C. dealer will gladly show to you.
G.E.C. RADIO AND TELEVISION
- and a good job too!
THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. LTD.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 14h

From America, Oct 1964: Automatic Tape Recorder ad from Revere-Wollensak (3M Company) (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Matching Teak and Walnut Speakers and Stereo Tapes) «TRY REVERE-WOLLENSAK-WORLD'S ONLY SELF-CHANGING TAPE SYSTEM MAKES STEREO RECORDINGS, TOO!»

This advert features the Revere-Wollensak Automatic Tape Recorder. It can automatically thread, play and change tapes, storing tape cartridges to play up to 15 hours. It can also record audio automatically, is FM multiplex-ready and comes with teak and walnut speakers.

TRY REVERE-WOLLENSAK-WORLD'S ONLY SELF-CHANGING TAPE SYSTEM MAKES STEREO RECORDINGS, TOO!

The ultimate in musical convenience? Absolutely. The
new Revere-Wollensak Automatic Tape Recorder threads,
plays, changes tapes competely automatically. You
simply stack the unique tape cartridges and touch a
button. This new idea in music does the rest-for up to
15 hours of uninterrupted stereo sound. Advantages in-
clude patented balanced tone control, 18 watts of power.
And it not only gives you the unequaled fidelity of music-
on-tape... it makes recordings automatically, too. (It's
FM multiplex-ready!) Or you can choose from a wide
variety of the finest pre-recorded stereo tapes. There
really is no other music system that can stack up against
the new Revere-Wollensak Automatic. Your nearest
dealer will let you be the judge. Try it yourself. Right now.
R14

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Alex MacLaren @alexmaclaren.bsky.social · 18h

I love that even a C & A coat could be priced in guineas

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Andrea @mouseinthehouse.bsky.social · 20h

Talking of double entendre 😮

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 18h

Oct 1965: Coat ad from C&A «mm-m musquash»

An advertisement for a C&A coat, priced at 10 1/2 GNS. The woman in the advert is wearing the tweed coat. The advert says the coat is warm and dreamy.

mm-m musquash

So warm, so dreamy-especially
on a coat of rich bouclé tweed:
At C&A's dreamy price
I couldn't resist it!
QUALITY FASHION COSTS LESS AT C&A
HOUNSLOW - WEMBLEY - KENSINGTON

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 19h

Oct 1985: Ad for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome «HOLD OUT FOR MAD MAX THIS IS HIS GREATEST ADVENTURE.»

This is a movie advertisement for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome starring Mel Gibson and Tina Turner. It depicts a lone warrior in a post-apocalyptic world searching for his destiny as he encounters a tribe of lost children and a woman determined to rule. It was released on October 18th.

HOLD OUT FOR MAD MAX THIS IS HIS GREATEST ADVENTURE.

KENNEDY MILLER Presents
MEL GIBSON TINA TURNER "MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME"
Music by MAURICE JARRE Director of Photography DEAN SEMLER A.C.S. Written by TERRY HAYES & GEORGE MILLER
Co-Produced by DOUG MITCHELL and TERRY HAYES Produced by GEORGE MILLER Directed by GEORGE MILLER and GEORGE OGILVIE
HEAR THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM
ON CAPITOL RECORDS AND TAPES
DISTRIBUTED BY WARNER BROS
A WARNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
RELEASED BY COLUMBIA EMI WARNER DISTRIBUTORS
© 1985 Warner Bros. All Rights Reserved
ACROSS THE COUNTRY FROM ОСТОВER 18
SEE LOCAL PRESS FOR DETAILS

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It's Walter's toupée @aljoek.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Good to see the slogan "I'm pleased as Punch" made it ahead of the other options out there like "Would you like a Punch in your mouth?".

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 20h

Oct 1959: Opal Fruits ad from Mars (+Packets and Loose) «Opal Fruits»

This black and white advertisement features Opal Fruits, a sweet treat by Mars. It promises a mouth-watering refreshment with flavors like lemon, orange, lime, and strawberry. The ad shows a box of Opal Fruits, various fruits, and smaller images displaying different ways to purchase the candy.

Opal Fruits

ANOTHER
SWEET TREAT BY
MARS
bring you
mouth-watering
refreshment
Opal Fruits are refreshing to chew...
refreshing to taste. And they come in your
four favourite fruit flavours-lemon, orange,
lime and strawberry. Yes, you'll enjoy the
luscious juiciness of Opal Fruits - they
bring you mouth-watering refreshment.
LEMON, ORANGE, LIME & STRAWBERRY FLAVOURS IN EVERY PACKET
"OPAL FRUITS
ARE ACTUALLY
MADE TO MAKE
YOUR MOUTH
WATER"
"FIRST, THEY
CONTAIN THE REFRESHING
CITRUS ELEMENT YOU
FIND IN FRESH FRUITS
LIKE LEMONS AND
ORANGES"
"SECOND, THEIR
CHEWINESS IS SPECIALLY
DESIGNED TO STIMULATE
YOUR NATURAL MOUTH
JUICES, THAT'S WHY OPAL
FRUITS MELT INTO JUICY,
LASTING REFRESHMENT"
Buy a
packet for
your pocket
4d
Buy
a bag
for only
10d
Buy
them loose by
quarter pound
10d
THE
SWEETS
THAT
BRING
YOU
MOUTH - WATERING
REFRESHMEN

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sep 1984: Home Computers ad from Currys (+Commodore 64; Acorn Electron; and Sinclair 48K Spectrum) «HOME COMPUTERS YOU CAN'T BUY CHEAPER*»

Advertisement for Currys featuring three home computers. It also includes a voucher for £10 off any computer purchased at Currys valid until 31st October 1984. The ad is for Currys

HOME COMPUTERS
YOU CAN'T BUY CHEAPER*

CURRYS
£199.99
YOU CAN'T BUY CHEAPER
£199.99
YOU CAN'T BUY CHEAPER
FREE
PROGRAM CASSETTE
NORMAL PRICE..
£8.95
ACORN
ELECTRON
32K MEMORY
IDEAL FOR EDUCATIONAL USE
■RUNS BBC BASIC LANGUAGE
£129.99
YOU CAN'T BUY CHEAPER
FREE
50 GAME
CASSETTE
COMMODORE 64
■MASSIVE 64K MEMORY
SUPERB GRAPHICS
EXPANDABLE FOR SMALL
BUSINESS USE
Sinclair
FREE
SOFTWARE 6 PACK
NORMAL PRICE
£56.70
48K SPECTRUM
48K MEMORY
WIDE RANGE OF SOFTWARE AVAILABLE
8 COLOURS AND SOUND
FRIENDLY EXPERT ADVICE ■ RELIABLE AFTER SALES SERVICE
* YOU CAN'T BUY CHEAPER WITH CURRYS PRICE PROMISE. If within 7 days you
find you could have paid less locally than you paid at Currys, we'll make up the difference.
UP TO £750 INSTANT CREDIT WITH CURRYS HOME PLAN for most
holders of recognised credit cards, details and written quotations of this and other
Currys Credit terms available on request† (typical APR 38.7%) by direct debit.
Stocks of some items are limited and may not be available in all branches particularly when demand is heavy. Items have been specially reduced but may not have been sold at the higher price for a period of 28 consecutive days
in the previous 6 months. Access and Visa cards taken except for rental and credit transactions. From any Currys branch or from Currys Ltd. 46-50 Uxbridge Road, London W5 250.
VOUCHER
£10 OFF
ANY COMPUTER
PURCHASED AT CURRYS.
Offer does not include
peripherals or software.
Valid until 31st October 1984.
Only one voucher per purchase.
GU35
That's why
Currys
are electric

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sep 1984: Clothing ad from C&A (+CANDA Three-piece navy striped suit; CANDA Pure new wool coat; AVANTI Fashion blouson; CLOCK HOUSE Melton jacket; 10 TO TEENS Girl's plaid jacket; CANDA Pure new wool intarsia pullover; CANDA Acrylic/angora knitted suit; AVANTI Marled top, and more) «C&A NOW OPEN»

This is an advertisement for the grand re-opening of C&A in the Altrincham store. The ad features a variety of clothing items for men, women, and children. All of the clothing is modeled in a stylized black and white sketch style.

C&A NOW OPEN

When C&A open a store, it means more - for everyone!
As a starter, look for the label that says 'Just for Openers! That's a sign of an exceptional bargain.
You'll enjoy the shopping experience at C&A, too. Everything's been carefully arranged to make your fashion-choosing easier, more enjoyable.
So come to George Street and the new C&A.
It really is the opening you've been waiting for!
All for ages 10-15 yrs.
Where value is always in fashion

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sep 1956: Rolo ad from John Mackintosh & Sons, Ltd. «Don't go without Rolo!»

This is an advertisement for Mackintosh’s Rolo toffee covered in milk chocolate. The ad features a cartoon man holding the product, an umbrella, and a briefcase. It is promoting Rolo as a treat for when you are feeling down.

Don't go without Rolo!

Beetling along in your bowler, bowling along with your brolly— your briefcase must be a very brief case if you can't find room in it for Rolo! Soft, smooth toffee poured into rich milk chocolate cups—a capital investment for those moments when you're suffering badly from deflation, and your telephone won't let you go to lunch!
Mackintosh's make it - it must be good!

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It's Walter's toupée @aljoek.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I bought this on CD single. In fact this advert was the same as the disc cover. Me and my mate were able to sing the entire song. Could probably give it a go now, if you like...<tumbleweeds>

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👻BOOryan BlessDEAd🎃 @bryb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🎶(come back) Yes with me colour TV and me CD collection of Bob Marley (come back) Yes with me bag of sensi And we can be together for eternity🎶 Amazing scenes.

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Metal Gear Summer '27 ☀️🥀☠️ @mgearsolidarity.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I must admit I was a clown To be messing around But that doesn't mean that You have to leave town COME BACK 🎶

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Kaye Inglis @kayeinglis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Another song I don't think I've heard since it came out that my brain instantly knows all the lyrics to.

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Steve Morgan @duffasteve.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

So that Co-op advert is the Fray Bentos pie advertised as 2'10 . Does that mean 2 shillings and 10 pennies. How were amounts in pounds formatted? I'm confused.

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Angus Main @angusmain.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This song provided me with a method of saying “bye bye” which I still use to this day.

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Nostalgic Things @nostalgicthing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“As seen on ITV’s Chart Show”

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

From Australia, Sep 1948: Sao Biscuits ad from Arnott's (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Milk Arrowroot Melodies) «Savoury Suppers»

This is an advertisement for a well-known cracker biscuit. It suggests a way to serve the crackers and includes a schedule for a music program broadcast on the radio.

Savoury Suppers

only Arnotts
make
Sao (REGD.*) Biscuits
★ The name "SAO," registered by William Arnott Pty. Ltd., in 1906, is now a household word
for crisp cracker biscuits throughout Australia and beyond.
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR QUALITY.
MUSIC for your enjoyment — "ARNOTT'S MILK ARROWROOT MELODIES."
2SM 7.15 p.m. Mon, Wed, Fri. 2KY 7.30 p.m. Mon. Tues. Thurs. 2CH Tues. Thurs. 2HD 7.30 p.m. Mon. Wed. Fri. 2WL 7.45 p.m. Saturdays.
At home on cold
nights butter the
"SAOS."
Grate a little cheese
over them, and then
sprinkle with pepper.
One minute in a hot
oven and serve hot.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sep 1920: Lever's Easy Shaving Stick ad from Lever Brothers «LEVER'S Easy SHAVING STICK»

An advertisement for a shaving stick. The illustration features a man shaving, and there is also a picture of a boy in a uniform holding the shaving stick.

LEVER'S Easy SHAVING STICK

Of all Grocers Stores, Oilmen, Chandlers, Canteens, etc. 6d per Stick. EASY SHAVING STICK enables the razor to glide as easily and as smoothly over the face as the cutter glides through the water, says Midshipman Easy. Buy Lever's Easy Shaving Stick to-day and let your razor glide to-morrow morning. An Easy shave is a cheery shave-enjoy one to-morrow and you will become a regular user. Does not dry on the face or bite the skin. ALL THE VALUE IS IN THE SOAP-THERE IS NO METAL CASE TO PAY FOR. LEVER BROTHERS LIMITED, PORT SUNLIGHT.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

[CW:Dated Terminology] Sep 1936: A Volonte Hat ad from Harrods (+Halo for Youth; Grouse Moor Hat; Afternoon Tea Hat; For Golfing Hat; and For Cocktail Time Hat) «The 'A Volonté' or 'do-as-you-please 'hat»

This vintage Harrods advertisement promotes the 'A Volonté' hat, a versatile autumn accessory available in various colors and sizes. Additional hat styles, such as 'Halo for Youth' and 'Grouse Moor', are also presented.

The 'A Volonté' or 'do-as-you-please 'hat

HERE'S fashion's best idea for autumn! A hat that 'goes' with every ensemble -on every occasion. It's made of fine Fur Felt, hand blocked, hand sewn, and magically adaptable.
Exclusive to Harrods. In Navy, _____, Wagram Brown, Directoire Green, Roman Oxblood, Burgoyne, Rust, Toulon Blue, Spindleberry, Grey, Purple or Black. Sizes 6½, 6¾ and 7.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

From Australia, Sep 1958: Lingerie ad from Hilton (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Elegant Loose Robe; Waltz Length Nightie; Romper Jamas; Nylon Nightgown; Semi-Bouffant Slip; Slip; 5 Gore Sheath; Nylotrique Slip; Matching Alencon Lace Trimmed Pantées, and more)

A vintage advertisement for Hilton lingerie, featuring various styles of nightgowns, slips, and camisoles in soft colors such as pink, blue, and lilac. The ad emphasizes the luxurious fabrics and delicate details like lace, embroidery, and pleating.

Once in a blue moon nightgowns as lovely as these...

Distinctly new prints, appealing
new colours, imaginative high-
fashion styling, in exclusive Hilton
opaque Nylotrique. All lovingly detailed
for you with exquisite laces,
embroideries, and permanent pleating.
And all calculated to make the night
more dazzling... and you lovelier
than you dreamed!
Underneath it all... the frothy, utter
femininity you'll adore... the most beautiful
'around the world' designs in slips and pantees
for all occasions... tailored with the exclusive,
Hilton hand-made touch.
SEE THE RANGE OF BEAUTIFUL HILTON LINGERIE
AT YOUR NEAREST STORE. YOU'LL BE DELIGHTED.
N 372. Realistic orchid
design double layer
nylon. Pink Pearl, Lilac,
Turquoise. SSW, SW, W.
OS. £5/19/6
L313. Romper jamas trimmed
with flower lace and ribbon.
Pink Pearl, Powder Blue,
Turquoise. SSW, SW, W. 89/6.
Short jacket to match, for 75/-
NW 316. Waltz length nightie with
embroidered motifs on bodice and skirt.
Pink Pearl, Powder Blue, Lilac.
SSW, SW. W. 99/6.
R 316. Elegant loose robe to match.
8 guine
NW 370. Waltz length nightie of star
print Nylotcique over nylon. Pink Pearl,
Powder Blue, Lilac. SSW, SW, W. 6 guineas
S311. Hem edged with French Val
face. Cut-out bluebirds add charm.
Pink Pearl, White, Powder Blue.
32, 34, 36, 38, 40. 89/6.
G 311. Matching gussie features
Hilton 'ever-lasting waistband.
Hip sizes 36, 38, 40. 21/6.
N 318. Nylon with coloured
guipure lace on satin ribbon, double layer
sleeves, wide satin bow at back. Pink Pearl,
Powder Blue, Lilac, Turquoise.
SSW, SW, W, OS. 7 guineas.
S 318. Slip trimmed with guipure lace;
Hilton exclusive 'non-ride skirt. Pink
Pearl, White, Powder Blue, Sandalwood,
Lilac. 32, 34, 36, 38, 40. 99/6.
G 318. Matching...

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sep 1953: Milk Punch ad from Fry's «I'm pleased as PUNCH it's delicious!»

This vintage advertisement promotes Fry's Milk Punch, emphasizing its delicious and milky qualities. The advert showcases a smiling woman next to an image of a container of Fry's Milk Punch and uses a speech bubble to describe the product's milky texture. It is priced at 4 pence.

I'm pleased as PUNCH it's delicious!

- and so milky! ONLY 4
D

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Jason Heeley @jaseheeley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I mean they're not wrong, are they? It is all there. All the main food groups. Dried stalks, yellow grease, brown powder, beans (not "beanz"), soap with ideas above its station and whatever the eldritch fuck went into a tinned pie in 1968.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sep 1960: Alarms ad from Smiths (+Gay Dawn Alarms; Clocks; and Watches) «SMITHS FOR TIME»

An advertisement for Smiths clocks and watches, particularly alarms. The ad mentions the 'Gay Dawn' model with colored zones to match decor, highlighting their reliability and modern style for any room. Smiths stockists are available to demonstrate the latest models.

SMITHS FOR TIME

It's good to know that you can
trust a name SMITHS ALARMS
for instance, which are faithful
friends to millions of people
everywhere. How reliable they are,
and such modern styles to suit all
rooms and colour schemes. Fully
guaranteed for one year, they
automatically reset themselves, and
are available from 21/-. Smiths
stockists everywhere are waiting to
show you all the latest models.

GAY DAWN. New as the morning itself, this popu-
lar model has coloured zones to match every type
of decor. Sunrise yellow, morning pink, sky blue,
or dawn gold. Only 25/- or spot luminous 27/6.
CLOCK & WATCH DIVISION
Sectric House, London, N.W.2. Showrooms: 179 Great Portland Street, W.I.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sep 1994: Baby Come Back ad from Virgin (+Music Single) «Pato Banton Baby Come Back»

An advertisement for the single 'Baby Come Back' by Pato Banton, featuring Ali and Robin Campbell of UB40, released by Virgin. The single is described as a 'good time single to make you move'.

Pato Banton
Baby Come Back

Featuring Ali and Robin Campbell of UB40
A good time single to make you move!
As seen on ITV's Chart Show

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sep 1982: New Single ad from Harvest Home (+Count 1) «HARVEST HOME new single count 1»

This image shows a page with music advertisements. There are band listings for artists such as AC/DC, Bauhaus, and UB40. There is a review of UB40, and a picture of the band. In the bottom left is an advertisement for a new single count 1 from Harvest Home.

HARVEST HOME
new single count 1

dates
AC/DC: Dublin RDS Stadium (October
21, 22).
Au Pairs: Coventry Warwick Uni.
(October 5), Sheffield Poly. (8),
Birmingham Uni. (9), Brighton Sussex
Uni. (10), London Hammersmith
Palais (11), Manchester Poly. (13),
Glasgow Nightmoves (14), Edinburgh
Heriot Watt Uni. (15).
Aztec Camera: Retford Porterhouse
(October 1), Liverpool Poly. (2),
Edinburgh Uni. (6), Dundee Uni. (7),
Glasgow Nightmoves (8), Aberdeen
Uni. (9), Newcastle Soul Kitchen (12),
Brighton X-Treems (21), London
King's College (22), Keele Uni.
(November 10), London The Venue
(11), Bristol Anson Rooms (12),
Manchester Poly. (13).
Bauhaus: Brighton Dome (October 9),
Bristol Locarno (10), Norwich Uni.
(13), London Lyceum (14), Aylesbury
Friars (16), Portsmouth Guildhall (17),
Guildford Civic Hall (18), Nottingham
Rock City (19), London Lyceum (21),
Manchester Salford Unic (22),
Birmingham Odeon (23), Hanley
Stoke-On-Trent Victoria Hall (24),
Liverpool Uni. (26), Leicester De
Montfort Hall (27), Coventry Uni. (28),
Sheffield Lyceum (29), Leeds Uni. (30).
Blue Rondo A La Turk: Brighton Poly.
(October 2), London Kensington
Rainbow Rooms (3), Manchester The
Ritz (4), London The Thames Cabaret
Mutiny (14).
Bow Wow Wow: Exeter Uni.
(November 1), Cardiff Uni. (2),
UB40
Liverpool
Fun is not the first thing I
associate with UB40, judging by
the miserable way they put over
some of their miserable subject
matter. It just goes to show how
wrong you can be.
There's always a sense of
occasion about going to the
Empire Theatre and on this, the
opening night of the tour,
audience and band seemed to be
aware of it.
UB40 put a lot of effort into this
show and what a show it was.
There were three distinct parts:
two sets from...

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sep 1968: Shredded Wheat ad from Leicester Co-operative Society Ltd. (+Fray Bentos Steak & Kidney Pie; Nescafé Instant Coffee; Co-op Silver Seal Margarine; Cussons Imperial Leather Soap; and Heinz Baked Beans) «Big six savers»

An advertisement for the Leicester Co-operative Society featuring discounts on six popular food and household brands. These include Shredded Wheat, Fray Bentos Steak & Kidney Pie, Nescafé Instant Coffee, Co-op Silver Seal Margarine, Cussons Imperial Leather Soap, and Heinz Baked Beans. The ad promotes cut prices and good buys on all your favourite brands.

Big six savers

All your favourite brands
at cut prices
and many other
good buys!
It's all at the Co-op now!
LEICESTER CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD. -Branches in all parts.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sep 1920: Quaker Oats ad (+Bacon & Eggs) «What does YOUR Breakfast Cost?»

This advertisement highlights the affordability and nutritional value of Quaker Oats. It compares the cost of a plate of Quaker Oats to that of bacon and eggs, emphasizing the savings and health benefits of choosing Quaker Oats as a breakfast staple. The advertisement promotes Quaker Oats as a nutritious and delicious option for the whole family.

What does YOUR Breakfast Cost?

A large dish of Quaker Oats costs about a half-penny, whilst one rasher of bacon with two eggs costs at least 1/1½d.
Make Quaker Oats the main part of your breakfast— and the saving will help pay for the more costly foods for dinner.
In Quaker Oats you buy the richest all- round food that grows. It is recommended by the medical profession as a body-builder and producer of energy.
No other food solves the high cost of living problem so perfectly—and so delight- fully, too—as Quaker Oats. The children love it because of the delicious Quaker flavour.
Breakfast ready in five minutes. See full directions on top of each Quaker Oats packet.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

From Italy, Sep 1976: Photographic Film ad from Kodak (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Photographic Prints) «"I recommend that they be printed on Kodak paper."» [ENGinALT]

An advertisement encouraging consumers to use specific film and photographic paper in order to produce superior color prints. It emphasizes the importance of choosing the right paper for printing photos to ensure high-quality results.
«"I recommend that they be printed on Kodak paper."

Insist. You'll see that your color photos will look even more beautiful. Maybe you think that, once you've "clicked", the most of a beautiful photo is done. Yes and no. Because from that moment you still have a decision to make. Choose what type of paper your photos are printed on. Insist that your Kodacolor film be printed on Kodak paper. You will have the pleasure of seeing results that match the shots you took. And, to be sure that it is really Kodak paper, read the back. It's written there. Check that your color photos are printed on Kodak paper.»

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sep 1891: Beecham's Pills ad «Try Beecham's Pills.»

This is an advertisement for Beecham's Pills. In the foreground a Victorian couple are discussing the future. The wife is recommending the pills to her husband. Behind them are bathing machines, some people bathing in the sea, a pier and a sailing boat advertising the product.

Try Beecham's Pills.

He. "What will you do love when I am going?"
She. Try Beecham's Pills.
Printed at 12, Milford Lane, by EDWARD JOSEPH MANSFIELD, and published by him at 190, Strand, in the County of London.-SEPTEMBER 25, 1891.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sep 1933: Ad for This Week Of Grace and Disgraced «AGAIN! FINEST SHOW IN TOWN»

This vintage advertisement promotes the movies 'This Week Of Grace' starring Gracie Fields and 'Disgraced' starring Helen Twelvetrees, Bruce Cabot, and Adrienne Ames, currently playing at the Today Plaza.

AGAIN!
FINEST SHOW IN TOWN

Gracie Fields ENGLAND'S GREATEST ENTERTAINER in "THIS WEEK OF GRACE" HER LATEST FURORE! A Radio Picture, with DOUGLAS WAKEFIELD ★ HELEN TWELVETREES BRUCE CABOT ADRIENNE AMES In Paramount's Daringly Frank Drama of Youth's Bold Challenge to Life! DISGRACED Today PLAZA

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Andrea @mouseinthehouse.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Norfolk coast to London in three days.. 'Performed if God permit' We mustn't forget how dangerous travel was. Particularly coach travel. You really were taking a risk. People died of hypothermia on coaches, quite literally froze to death.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

From Australia, Sep 1965: Sugar ad from CSR Sugar (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Meat; Fish; Poultry; Milk; Eggs; Cheese; Bread; Rice; Potatoes; Fruit; and Vegetables) «Sugar is an energy food.»

This advert for CSR Sugar features a boy skate-boarding and running, the text claims that sugar is a natural source of energy made by sunlight in the leaves of the sugar cane plant. The advert promotes a balanced diet of body-building foods, energy foods, and protective foods.

Sugar is an energy food.

Jumping and running
and skate-boarding and using
up energy all the time...
busy children (and adults too)
need foods which provide
energy. Sugar is a natural
source of energy
made by sunlight
in the leaves of
the sugar cane plant.
For a balanced diet you
need three main kinds of foods
food: body-building
foods, energy foods and
protective foods.
Body-building
foods
These include meat, fish, poultry,
milk, eggs and cheese. They con-
tain proteins which your body
uses for building new tissues.
Energy
foods
Fats and foods such as bread,
rice, sugar and potatoes are
fuel-foods and provide energy.
Protective
foods
Protective foods like fresh fruit
and vegetables are rich in the
vitamins and minerals necessary
to your body for good health.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My favourite type of advert: life before technology.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sep 1743: Stage-Coach ad from Thomas Holmested, William Woods, Thomas Tayler «YARMOUTH STAGE-COACH, in Three Days,»

A 1743 advertisement for the Yarmouth Stage-Coach line. The Stage-Coach leaves every Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock from The Bear at the Bridge Foot in Yarmouth, bound for the Green Dragon Inn on Bishopsgate Street, London. The return trip leaves the Green Dragon Inn every Wednesday at 6 in the morning. The cost is one pound per passenger, with a 30-pound baggage allowance. Excess baggage is charged at one penny per pound. Passengers may book places at the Three Tuns at Bangay, the Pyr at Harleston, the Scole Inn, and the Greyhound at Buddesdale.

YARMOUTH STAGE-COACH, in Three Days,

Begins OCTOBER the 4th, 1743.
SETS out from the BEAR, at the BRIDGE FOOT
in YARMOUTH, every TUESDAY Morning at Four o'Clock, to
the GREEN DRAGON INN in BISHOPSGATE-STREET,
LONDON ; and returns from the GREEN DRAGON, to the Place afore-
faid, every WEDNESDAY at Six in the Morning, at one Pound per
Paſſenger, and to be allowed Thirty Pounds Weight, and all above to
be paid for at one Penny per Pound.
N. B. Paſſengers may have Places at the THREE TUNs at Bangay,
at the Pyr at Harleston, at SCOLE INN, and at the GREYHOUND at
Buddefdale.
Perform'd, if GOD permit, by THOMAS HOLMESTED,
WILLIAM WOODS,
THOMAS TAYLER.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sep 1925: Chewing Gum ad from Wrigley's (+Spearmint Chewing Sweet and P.K. Peppermint Chewing Sweet) «Wrigley's does for Teeth what nothing else can do»

This vintage advertisement promotes Wrigley's chewing gum as a delightful and inexpensive treat that offers dental benefits. It suggests dentists advise chewing Wrigley's after every meal because it helps dislodge food particles and keep teeth clean and sound. The ad encourages regular consumption, especially for children, and promises a searching cleansing effect.

Wrigley's does for Teeth what nothing else can do

Why do dentists advise Wrigley's after every meal?
Because
Wrigley's is much more than a delightful, long-lasting, inexpensive sweet. It is so good for the teeth that dentists everywhere recommend its use. The reasons for this are plain.
Bits of food lodge in the crevices between the teeth and in the fold where the gums cover the edge of the enamel.
If these particles are not removed they ferment and cause decay, but by the use of Wrigley's they are all pushed out and flushed away. Thus the teeth are kept clean and sound.
Give Wrigley's to the children regularly. They love it and it does them good. And use it yourself after every meal. Nothing else can give your teeth such a searching cleansing - the kind of cleansing they should have.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sep 1912: Elect Chocolate ad from Rowntree's (+The Little Naps) «Elect Chocolate»

This vintage advertisement promotes the superior food value of Rowntree's Elect Chocolate, claiming a 3d packet surpasses that of nine bananas. It encourages consumers to enjoy the chocolate during various activities like cycling, shopping, or at sporting events and suggests it as a pocket lunch option for workdays and holidays.

Elect Chocolate

COCOA AND CHOCOLATE MAKERS
TO T.M. THE KING AND QUEEN.
A 3d. packet has a greater
food-value than 9 bananas.
Elect Chocolate is a delicious sweetmeat
too. Test it when cycling, shopping,
at the match, or on the links.
1d., 2d. and in 3d., 6d.
and 1/- Packets with
"The Little Naps."
THE POCKET LUNCH
for WORKDAYS and HOLIDAYS.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sep 1933: Lux Flakes ad from Lever «Lux for Undies - Keeps Them Like New»

This vintage comic-strip style advertisement for Lux Flakes promotes the product as a gentle way to wash delicate fabrics, ensuring they stay like new, especially undies. It highlights the benefits of using Lux, which contains no soda and requires no rubbing, to keep colors and fabrics in good condition. The advert suggests using Lux for undies to maintain their attractiveness, as psychologists recommend.

Lux for Undies - Keeps Them Like New

ANNE!
YOU'RE NEVER
GOING TO WEAR
THAT SHABBY
SLIP?
OH IT
WON'T
SHOW-
BUT YOU COULDN'T
FEEL NICE!
WEAR THAT LOVELY
NEW SLIP-00-
NONSENSE
LOOK AT THIS VEST.
LUX-WASHED
DOZENS OF TIMES
I'M SAVING IT FOR
MY VISIT TO PEGGY'S
-YOU KNOW HOW
WASHING WRECKS
UNDIES/
WHY. IT LOOKS
NEW! WELLILL
WEAR MY NEW
SLIP. AND
LUX-WASH IT.
I'M SO GLAD YOU TOLD ΜΕ
ABOUT LUX. LOOK, I'VE
WASHED IT A DOZEN TIMES
IT'S PERFECT-
EVERY girl likes to have lovely
undies. It's easy and not a bit
extravagant if you always wash them
in Lux. For there's no rubbing when
you use Lux-no soda in it. Delicate
fabrics and colours stay like new...
undies last so long! Nice undies
make you feel lovely too-and psycho-
logists say this actually
makes you more attrac-
tive. Get Lux tomorrow
and start to use it for all
your undies. All grocers
and dealers sell it. A BIG
PACKET for 6d. Also
2d, 4d sizes.
MONTHS
LATER
YOU LOOK LOVELY.
AND DON'T YOU
FEEL LOVELIER
Too?
YES THERE'S NO
-
RUBBING WITH LUY LUY
-NOTHING TO HARM
COLOUR OR FABRIC_
Prolongs the life of
Woollens Silks and
all lovely Fabrics

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sep 1981: PL-120 turntable ad from Pioneer «THE NEW LIGHT ARM ON A PIONEER TURNTABLE IS MORE FAITHFUL THAN ANY OLD HEAVY.»

This advert promotes Pioneer's turntables, focusing on the new light tone arm, which is described as more faithful than older, heavier models. It highlights the physical difference of Pioneer's straight tone arm compared to the curved ones and the new use of polymer Graphite which is lighter and stronger.

THE NEW LIGHT ARM ON A PIONEER TURNTABLE
IS MORE FAITHFUL THAN ANY OLD HEAVY.

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DAILY MIRROR, Monday, September 28, 1981
To begin with there's a physical
difference. Pioneer's new tone arm is straight.
Whereas, previously, tone arms were
more recognizable with a bend or a curve.
And instead of looking massive and
bright, the new arm is thin and matt black.
The reason is the use of Polymer
Graphite. The revolutionary new material that
has been discovered by Pioneer.
Its extreme lightness and strength,
secure impeccable tracking along modern
wide-dynamic record grooves. And make
the tone arm more sensitive than heavy ones
found bearing down on most turntables.
Every Pioneer
deck has a straight
tone arm.
From the
most expensive to
the least.
The PL-120
turntable, illustrated
here, costs around £60. Not a lot for a Mum to
keep her son happy.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WRITE TO PIONEER HIGH FIDELITY (GB) LTD., P.O. BOX 108, IVER, BUCKS, SLO 9JL
Everything you hear is true.

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sep 1935: Nestle's Chocolate ad from Nestle (+Nestle's Fruit and Nut Chocolate; Nestle's Nut Milk Chocolate; and Nestle's Milk Chocolate) «WHAT'S WRONG in this picture?»

An advertisement for Nestle's Chocolate presents a "find the error" game. The ad offers cash prizes for people who find the mistakes in the picture. The advertisement highlights the goodness and natural ingredients of Nestle's Chocolate, and asks you to send in wrappers of Nestlé's chocolate with your entry.

WHAT'S WRONG in this picture?

NESTLÉZ
NUT MILK
2 CHOCOLATE 2
NESTLE'S
MILK
49 CHOC
NESTLE'S
FRUIT AND NU
MILK
CHOCOLATE
MADE IN LONDON
OZS
Net
In this picture-a picture of the goodness of Nestlé's Chocolate, the
artist has made a number of mistakes. How many can you find?
Over £700 in cash prizes!
£250
FIRST PRIZE!
£50 £20
SECOND
PRIZE
THIRD
PRIZE
and 400 PRIZES OF £1
Nestlé's chocolate is choc-full of good-
ness, luscious plenty from orchard and
farm, purest milk and rich cream, fresh
fruits and sweet nuts-a lavish abundance
of all the best that nature gives!
In Nestlé's Milk Chocolate you can taste
the taste of goodness! The goodness of
pure new farm milk with all its fresh
thick cream, the goodness of healthy
natural sugar, blended with the pick of
the cocoa-crops to a smooth and satiny
delight! No wonder it's so good-no
wonder it's so good for you!
HOW TO WIN
The artist has made mistakes in the picture above.
How many can you find? Look at the picture
carefully, noting down on a piece of paper all the
suspicious details. Check your list carefully
wherever you can. Compare the packets-get
them from your confectioner and use the wrappers
to enter the contest! When you think you have
found all the errors, count them and put the
number at the top right-hand corner of your list.
Read your list once more to be sure you have
described each mistake clearly. Then send it in
with wrappers to make up a total of lb. of one
or more of the three varieties of Nestlé's chocolate
illustrated.
NESTLE'S chocolate
-choc-full of goodness
Read these simple rules
1. On a sheet of paper bearing your name and
address, write first of all the number of
errors you claim to have...

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

From America, Sep 1960: Telephones ad from Western Electric (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Telephone Network; Cables; Switchboards; and Wires) «THERE'S MORE HERE THAN MEETS THE EAR»

An ad for Western Electric highlights that their telephones connect you to the world and rely on millions of parts and electronic components. Their service is reliable.

THERE'S MORE HERE THAN MEETS THE EAR

You may never have thought about it quite this way but ... your
Bell telephone made by Western Electric connects you to the
largest machine in the world.
This machine includes the Bell telephone network-a 3,000-mile-
wide complex of millions of phones and the wires, cables, switch-
boards, and electronic wonders that make them work together.
Western Electric's Bell
System job is to manufac-
ture or supply the parts
needed to help build this
largest machine in the world. Our aim, like your telephone com-
pany's: service so dependable you needn't give it a second thought.
manufacturing and supply unit of the Bell System

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sep 1968: Stockings and Tights ad from Bear Brand (+Sheer Tights; Hipster Tights; Maryland; and Texas) «BEAR BRAND GOES TO TOWN»

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sep 1986: True Blue (Remix) ad from Sire (+True Blue 7" 12" and Holiday) «True Blue»

This is an advertisement for the 1986 Madonna single 'True Blue' with a remix version available on 7" and 12" vinyl, also including the song 'Holiday'.

True Blue

(Remix) 7". 12"
Including
Holiday
(The Original)
Distributed by wea Records Ltd. A Warner Communications Co.
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Laine Thompson @marlinhoister.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Oh gosh. We had those. Big, heavy, clunky things. I’d forgotten about them. (Which seems like the best thing to do.)

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