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Newspaper and magazine ads from the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Also @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social - 1700s onwards @OldUKPrintAdsXmas.bsky.social - Xmas ads, from Sept 16th Print quality is very variable - remember this is mostly ancient newsprint, so VERY low-tech
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A lot extra, indeed. They weighed the same as a slab of concrete. 😂
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Oct 1982: Finlandia Teletext ad from Granada

(+Granadacolour Teletext sets and YH2 video recorder)

«Video with a lot extra
for less than you'd think

Teletext, more than you'd
think for only a little extra»
Advertisement for video recorders and televisions available for rent. The advert lists various features of the products available. Video with a lot extra for less than you'd think Teletext, more than you'd think for only a little extra GRANADA YH2 VIDEO Rent the latest Granada YH2 video recorder with full infra-red remote control. You can set it in advance to record up to three programmes over a 10 day period. It has all the popular video features, including high speed visual search, and to help you locate a particular programme - an electronic digital tape counter. And it's so simple to use. All this for only £17.95 monthly (installed for only £53.85- pay no more for three months). If you would like a free demonstration in your home your local Granada showroom will be only too happy to arrange it. There'll be absolutely no obligation. P.S. Don't forget to join the Granada Video Club for no deposit movie rental (membership is free) and choose from over 100 top titles at your local showroom. CHOOSE FROM 5 GREAT MODELS AT GRANADA GRANADA TELETEXT 20" FINLANDIA TELETEXT All the benefits of Teletext, plus your favourite TV programmes at the touch of a button. Finlandia Teletext, 20", 22" and 26" models are Juxuriously finished in a choice of real wood veneers and they're only available from Granada. In addition to multi-action remote control and all the Teletext features, these sets offer colour, tint and tone controls, hi-fi and loudspeaker sockets, a special video feature which can improve video playback - and low, low power consumption. Installed for £36.90, three months rental in advance, you can rent the 20" Finlandia Teletext for only £12.30 monthly. And you pay no more for Granada's great service. Granadacolour Teletext sets are also available in a range of screen sizes, so pop along to your local Granada showroom and ask for your Free Home Trial. All sets offered subject to availability. Minimum rental period 12 months with 2 year guarantee of no rental...
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Finlandia was a UK only rental brand, and the TVs were made by Nokia, or using parts made by companies Nokia acquired, such as Salora and Finlux
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Oct 1982: Finlandia Teletext ad from Granada

(+Granadacolour Teletext sets and YH2 video recorder)

«Video with a lot extra
for less than you'd think

Teletext, more than you'd
think for only a little extra»
Advertisement for video recorders and televisions available for rent. The advert lists various features of the products available. Video with a lot extra for less than you'd think Teletext, more than you'd think for only a little extra GRANADA YH2 VIDEO Rent the latest Granada YH2 video recorder with full infra-red remote control. You can set it in advance to record up to three programmes over a 10 day period. It has all the popular video features, including high speed visual search, and to help you locate a particular programme - an electronic digital tape counter. And it's so simple to use. All this for only £17.95 monthly (installed for only £53.85- pay no more for three months). If you would like a free demonstration in your home your local Granada showroom will be only too happy to arrange it. There'll be absolutely no obligation. P.S. Don't forget to join the Granada Video Club for no deposit movie rental (membership is free) and choose from over 100 top titles at your local showroom. CHOOSE FROM 5 GREAT MODELS AT GRANADA GRANADA TELETEXT 20" FINLANDIA TELETEXT All the benefits of Teletext, plus your favourite TV programmes at the touch of a button. Finlandia Teletext, 20", 22" and 26" models are Juxuriously finished in a choice of real wood veneers and they're only available from Granada. In addition to multi-action remote control and all the Teletext features, these sets offer colour, tint and tone controls, hi-fi and loudspeaker sockets, a special video feature which can improve video playback - and low, low power consumption. Installed for £36.90, three months rental in advance, you can rent the 20" Finlandia Teletext for only £12.30 monthly. And you pay no more for Granada's great service. Granadacolour Teletext sets are also available in a range of screen sizes, so pop along to your local Granada showroom and ask for your Free Home Trial. All sets offered subject to availability. Minimum rental period 12 months with 2 year guarantee of no rental...
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Oct 1980: AD-C90 ad from TDK

(+SA- and D-C90)

«IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE... PLAY ON»
This is a black and white print advertisement for TDK cassette tapes. The advertisement consists of different TDK cassettes alongside text. IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE... PLAY ON Dynamic Series DYNAMIC CASSETTE Normal Bias 120µsEQ LOVI NOISE HIGH OUTPUT Precise Cassette Mechanism Acoustic Dynamic Cassette TDK. The great name in tape cassettes. EQ-70μ
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Oct 1970: Solid Mahogany Tool Cabinet ad from DISPLAY DEPOT LTD.

(+Swiss Made 17-Jewel Diver's Watch with Automatic Date; Jewelled Swiss Digital Watch; and Thermal Teapot)

«DIY BARGAIN OF THE YEAR!»
Vintage newspaper advertisement featuring a solid mahogany tool cabinet, a diver's watch, a digital watch, and a thermal teapot. The cabinet is complete with 27 tools and accessories and comes with a step-by-step joinery book. The watches are Swiss-made, with automatic date and digital displays, respectively. The teapot is designed to keep tea or coffee piping hot for up to an hour. DIY BARGAIN OF THE YEAR! Would cost pounds more if bought separately. What unbeatable value! Just £14 buys you the most complete D.I.Y. package deal of the year! All the necessary tools to build your own furni- ture and fitments . to carry out your own repairs. Twenty-six top brand tools and accessories in their own tailor made benchtop cabinet. Every one a well known British brand. Names like Stanley, Footprint, Salmen's, Spear & Jackson. Items worth £££s more if bought separately. And what a cabinet! Constructed from polished solid mahogany with sapele mahogany veneer 3-ply doors all joints dovetail and mortice . a place for everything brass hinges door lock . leather carrying handle 22" high x 17" wide x 71" deep. THE IDEAL D.I.Y. CHRISTMAS GIFT !I! An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fabulous diver's watch at a fantastic bargain price. Superb Swiss timepiece with 17 jewel precision movement. Waterproof, shockproof, 5 ATM tested. Stainless steel back. Sweep second hand. Auto-date change with magnifier. Six months' guarantee. Free wrist strap. Send now. C.W O. Latest arrival from Switzer. land. Your chance to be really up with current style, shows hours, minutes and date in large, clear windows, sweep- ing second hand jewelled movement, gold coloured face, stainless steel back. Complete with strap and guarantee. Refund if not delighted. Terrific value at 70/- p. & p. 3/6. Cash with orders. Makes a better brew and keeps It hotter for longer! Thermally insulat- ed body. Gleaming coppery finish. Lightweight. Vir- tually unbreakable. Needs no tea cosy, will not mark table,...
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Oct 1989: Binatone Digital Stereo Midi System ad from Asda

(+Alba 14" Remote Control TV; Alba CTVI Non Remote Colour TV; Hinari MX55 Microwave; Swan Jug Kettle; Swan Cool Wall Single Slot Toaster; Rowenta Cordless Jug Kettle; Swan Family-Sized 2.5 Ltr Filter Fryer; Moulinex Steam Iron, and more)
This black and white advertisement from the Sunday Mirror, October 15, 1989, promotes a range of home electronics, textiles, car accessories, toys, and clothing. The text is centred around the retailer's name, with the phrase “We 'Asda Be Mad.” The ad highlights various “Spectacular Value” items with discounted prices, creating a sense of a promotional event. IT 'ASDA BE PAGE 18 SUNDAY MIRROR, October 15, 1989 ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY, HIGHER PRICES APPLIED IN AT LEAST 5 LEADING ASDA STORES.
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Oct 1996: Ad for X-Files

«The Truth and the Light. The Music Is Out There.»
This is an advertisement for the soundtrack of the science-fiction television show, The X-Files. The advert features the show's recognizable 'X' symbol. It promises listeners a moving musical experience. The Truth and the Light. The Music Is Out There. THE MOST MOVING EXPERIENCE YOU'LL HAVE IN THIS LIFE... MUSIC BY MARK SNOW WORDS BY CHRIS CARTER SEPTEMBER 30 CD/CASSETTE
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What a great PR job. Once you've seen the film you can buy a freezer there and then, but if you already have one, now's the time to fill it up.
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Evening entertainment in old Bristol
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Oct 1970: Freezers ad from Bejam

(+Frozen Food)

«DISCOVER THE FACTS
OF FREEZERS»
Advertisement by a freezer specialist offering a free film show and demonstration about freezers at their Bristol branch. It highlights the benefits of owning a freezer, such as better hygiene, saving money, access to a full range of food, and more leisure time. DISCOVER THE FACTS OF FREEZERS There will be a FREE FILM SHOW and Demonstration by our Home Economist at our Bristol Branch OCTOBER 28, at 7.30 p.m. Come and learn the benefits of owning your own Freezer. Freezer & Frozen Food Specialists 54-62 BOND STREET (Broadmead), BRISTOL Tel. 28426 Better standards of hygiene Enjoy shopping and save money Join the budget- conscious shoppers Always a full range of food at home More leisure time
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Oct 1970: Freezers ad from Bejam

(+Frozen Food)

«DISCOVER THE FACTS
OF FREEZERS»
Advertisement by a freezer specialist offering a free film show and demonstration about freezers at their Bristol branch. It highlights the benefits of owning a freezer, such as better hygiene, saving money, access to a full range of food, and more leisure time. DISCOVER THE FACTS OF FREEZERS There will be a FREE FILM SHOW and Demonstration by our Home Economist at our Bristol Branch OCTOBER 28, at 7.30 p.m. Come and learn the benefits of owning your own Freezer. Freezer & Frozen Food Specialists 54-62 BOND STREET (Broadmead), BRISTOL Tel. 28426 Better standards of hygiene Enjoy shopping and save money Join the budget- conscious shoppers Always a full range of food at home More leisure time
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Oct 1974: Ad for Cinderella

«London's Most Glamorous Star PANTOMIME CINDERELLA»
An advertisement for the Casino Theatre's production of Cinderella. It stars Twiggy as Cinders, Wilfrid Brambell as Steptoe, and Harry H. Corbett as Son. There are reduced-price previews on December 16th and 17th at 7:30 PM. London's Most Glamorous Star PANTOMIME CINDERELLA OPENING WED. DEC 18 at 7.0- Bernard Delfont and Richard M. Mills present LIVE ON STAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER STEPTOE & SON WILFRID HARRY H. BRAMBELL CORBETT as Steptoe with FULL SUPPORTING COMPANY To: Casino Theatre, Old Compton Street, London, W.1. "CINDERELLA" Please supply ...........................Stalls/D. Circle/ U. Circle price ............................................ for the 2.30/7.30 performance on (date) .................................................................................................. I enclose cash/cheque/P.O. value ................................. Stalls £3.00, £2.25. D. Circle £3.00, £2.25, £1.75 U. Circle £1.50, £1.00. Name ..................................................................................... Address ............................................................................. .................................................................................................. Phone No............................................................................ If seats are not available for the above date, the alternative date is .................................................................................................. sm3 REDUCED PRICE PREVIEWS DEC 16 & 17 at 7.30 Opens Deč. 18 at 7.0 2.30TWICE 7.30 Dec. 19 & 20 at 7.30 from Dec. 21 DAILY Closed Xmas Day Prices of Admission Stalls £3,00, £2.26 D. Circle £3.00, £2.25, 21.75 U. Circle £1.50, £1.00 CASINO THEATRE (OFF SHAFTESBURY AVE) OLD COMPTON ST LONDON W.1 tel: 01-437 6877
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Oct 1992: Marantz CD42 ad from Richer Sounds

(+Yamaha YSTNCi Mini Deal; PYE TK629 CD; NAD 3020i; Sherwood DS1150; Goodmans GCD 40; JPW MINI Monitors; That's FX60; That's RX90; That's EX90; TDK SA 90; AR 90; D90; Hanimex 110F; Hanimex 35HS; Viz Billy Fish; and Viz Jokes)
An advertisement for a hi-fi retailer, promoting discounts on various audio equipment including CD players, cassette decks, amplifiers, and speakers. Special deals feature brands like Marantz, Yamaha, Sherwood, and Goodman. Offers free compact discs and tapes with certain purchases, plus Viz book giveaways. Includes multiple locations of the retailer. APOLOGY! SAVE £50 ON MARANTZ CD42's! Our prices bring tears to the eyes of our competitors. Although genuinely sorry, we can't help offering our customers the best hi-fi prices in the country, if not the world! With CD players at just £59.95, "Best Buy" Marantz £170 CD42s at just £119.95, and bargains on cassette decks, amplifiers, speakers and tuners too - read on...... MARANTZ CD42 Mr Richer's clinched the deal on all remaining stocks of this highly reviewed 'bitstream' machine. The knowlegable reviewers at 'What Hi-fi?' said "At just £170 it's down right amazing!" and, "This player makes others sound positively weedy". WERE £149.95; £169.95 FREEPHONE 0800 591 366 (24 hrs) FOR YOUR FREE COPY OF OUR BARGAIN-PACKED CATALOGUE AND HI-FI GUIDE CAMERA SCOOPS! HANIMEX 110F 99p£99 also HANIMEX 35HS £4.99 £9.99 CASSETTE BARGAINS! That's FX60's 39p RX90's 49p Ultrahigh quality norm. Quality tapes normal ta Ex90's 99p Metal/ Chrome TDK SA 90's £1.19 AR 90's 99p D90's 70p YOU CAN GET SOME AMAZING BARGAINS 9 WHAT HI-FI? MAGAZINE PORTABLE THI CD PLAYERS GOODMANS GCD 40 Brilliant value compact machines complete with AC adaptor and and light-weight 'phones. RRP £89.95 (Also GCD 50FR with radio £64.95) NAD AMP SCOOP NAD 3020i No! It isn't a misprint we've simply slashed a massive £30 off these renowned "Best Buy" amplifiers. WERE £129.95 CASSETTE DECK DEAL 00 SHERWOOD DS1150 One of our hottest cassette deals ever, featuring Dolby* B&C and a soft touch tape transport-all for under £60 RRP £99.95 SUPER YAMAHA MINI DEAL YAMAHA YSTNCI Stylish feature packed 'Mini' systems at mind boggling price. Full remote, 7 band digital,...
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Oct 1986: 30-Piece Combination Dinner Set ad from House of Holland

(+54" Peacock Chair; Fisher-Price Alpha Probe; Fisher Price Weaving Loom; The play construction activity kit; Ironing Board; Set of 3 Enamel Saucepans; 24-Piece Stainless Steel Cutlery Set; Maize linen basket, and more)
Advertisement celebrating the launch of a new House of Holland, giving away product and offering a voucher. Items on sale include furniture, dinnerware, and toys. There is also a discount voucher available with purchases of £20 or more. TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW HOUSE OF HOLLAND WERE GIVING AWAY THIS Fine English Ironstone pottery. Six of everything! Dinner plates, side plates, soup/cereal bowls, cups and saucers. Assorted designs. All for just Complete with inner handled bucket. Roll top, large capacity. Small price electronic spaceship. Hurry, limited offer at just Makes weaving simple and fun for children. Build a climbing frame; build a tunnel; build a table; build a chair; build whatever you like. Steel frame, foam-backed heat-retaining cover, supporting rack for iron. Adjusts to 3 heights. Complete with lids for gas or electric. All for just 6 knives, 6 forks, 6 spoons, 6 teaspoons. Full set only SAVE £2 WHEN YOU SPEND £20 BANBURY-33/34 High Street, Banbury BEAUMONT LEYS-Unit 30, The Beaumont Centre, Beaumont Leys BRIERLEY HILL-6/7 The Moor Centre, Brierley Hill CAMBRIDGE-164/167 East Road CARDIFF-Wellington House, Wellington Street CHELTENHAM-27 Bath Road DONCASTER-15/16 The Colonnades, Pells Close GLOUCESTER-1/6 & 4/6 Grosvenor House, Station Road HADLEIGH-197 London Road HASTINGS-10/11 Kings Road, St. Leonards on Sea IPSWICH-Majors Corner, Carr St. LUTON-104/106 Arndale Centre MANSFIELD-Units 7/9, The Rosemary Centre ORPINGTON-Unit A5, Nugent Industrial Estate, St. Mary Cray OXFORD-1/8 St. Clements Street READING-21/25 Oxford Road RHYL-The White Rose Centre SHEFFIELD-14 Matilda Street SOUTH HARROW-250/252 Northolt Road SOUTHPORT-93/97 Lord Street STAINES-10 Clarence Street TOOTING-149/155 Mitcham Road WALTHAMSTOW-3/4/5 Palace Parade WORTHING-27 Teville Gate, Teville Gate Shopping Centre FREE BALLOONS FOR THE KIDS, TOO! VALID OCT. 5th OCT. 25th ONLY INTRODUCTORY DISCOUNT VOUCHER. ONE VOUCHER ONLY PER PERSON. Cut this out and present it at the ...
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Oct 1993: Sega Mega Drive with 2 sports game pack ad from Woolworths

(+Nintendo Challenge Set NES version with Super Mario 3; Mega Drive Alien 3; and Game Boy The Simpsons Bart vs The Juggernauts)

«FOR VALUE, IT'S RIGHT UP YOUR STREET.»
This is a newspaper ad featuring various video game consoles and games, including Sega Mega Drive, Nintendo Challenge Set NES, Alien 3 for Mega Drive, and The Simpsons Bart vs The Juggernauts for Game Boy. Offers reductions on selected games consoles and software titles. FOR VALUE, IT'S RIGHT UP YOUR STREET. Prices zapped on hundreds of video games. The ultimate computer game console NES VERSION THE SYSTEM THAT SET THE STANDARD! ASTOUNDING GAME GRAPHICS VIVID COLOURS & SOUND HIGH-POWERED ACCESSORIES CAUTION: Use only Game PAK casserter of NES VERSION or MATTEL VERSION 16-BIT arcade graphics plus digital stereo sound includes football hockey £39.99 INCLUDES SUPER MARIO BROS. 3 GAME PAK Hundreds of software titles at half price or less. Major reductions on selected games consoles. TV WEEKLY October 16-22, 1993 All items subject to availability
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Oct 1980: Home Wine Making Kits ad from Boots

(+Ducard Vin du Patron; CWE Original; CWE Cellar 14; Unican 3 Week Home Wine; and Unican Home Wine Concentrate)

«Boots Price makes home wine even easier!»
An advertisement featuring home wine making kits showing different types of wine concentrate in tins with a hand reaching in to take a wine glass. The advert promotes the ease and affordability of making your own wine at home. Boots Price makes home wine even easier! Just take a look at Boots Price on all these super home-wine kits. Your own favourite's probably here – but why not try a new one as well? And if you're thinking of starting, you'll soon see why thousands of people say that good home-wines are easy to make, hard to beat. Unican Home Wine Concentrate A choice of 12 types each making one gallon. Boots Price £1.59** Ducard Vin du Patron Made from high quality Mediterranean grapes to produce a home-wine with real taste and character. Choice of 4 types, each making 1 gallon. Our normal price £2.99 Special Offer Price £2.29* CWE Original A blend of concentrated grape juices from European vine-yards. Each type makes one gallon. No less that 18 varieties - red and white wines, Sherry, Port, Vermouth. Boots Price £2.29 †Vermouth only: Boots Price £2.40 CWE Cellar 14 For speedy results – will make one gallon in only 14 days. Red, White, Rosé. Boots Price £2.29 Unican 3 Week Home Wine Makes one gallon of red, white or rosé, ready in only 3 weeks. (No additional sugar required.) Boots Price £2.15** From larger Boots branches, subject to stock availability. *At this special offer price until October 25. **While Special Price marked packs last.
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Oct 1996: A Time to Kill ad from Warner Bros.

«ATIME TO KILL»
This is a black and white advertisement for the movie "A Time to Kill" starring Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey, and Kevin Spacey. The ad contains quotes from Empire and GQ praising the movie and Matthew McConaughey's performance. ATIME TO KILL SEXY... STIMULATING... INTELLIGENT... GRIPPING. - EMPIRE McConaughey is outstanding. He is, in fact the next Tom Cruise. -GQ SANDRA BULLOCK SAMUEL L. JACKSON MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY KEVIN SPACEY FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE FIRM AND THE CLIENT. 15 WARNER BROS. PRESENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH REGENCY ENTERPRISES AN ARNON MILCHAN PRODUCTION A JOEL SCHUMACHER FILM SANDRA BULLOCK SAMUEL L. JACKSON MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY KEVIN SPACEY "A TIME TO KILL" BRENDA FRICKER OLIVER PLATT CHARLES S. DUTTON ASHLEY JUDD PATRICK M:SOOHAN AND DONALD SUTHERLAND SOUNDTRACK ALBUM ON ATLANTIC CLASSICS MUSIC BY ELLIOT GOLDENTIAL PRODUCED BY ARNON MILCHAN MICHAEL NATHANSON HUNT LOWRY ANG JOHN GRISHAM BASED ON THE JOHN GRISHAM SCREENPLAY BY AKIVA GOLDSMAN THE NOVEL BY DIRECTED BY JOEL SCHUMACHER AT CINEMAS EVERYWHERE NOW
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Oct 1984: Toys and Games ad from Boots

(+Pin Ball Wizard; Star Wars AT-AT; Fire Fox; Tomy 3-D Stereo; Star Wars Millenium Falcon; Cabbage Patch Doll; Castle Grey Skull; BMX Flyer; Game & Watch Panorama; Lego Castle; Petite Typewriter; Star Wars Rebel Transporter, and more)
An advertisement for a Boots monster toy fair. The ad features a list of approximately 50 toys and games with unbeatable prices, including Zoids, Star Wars items, board games and dolls. The advert features a price promise, where Boots will match or refund the price of the products listed if bought at a better price locally. WATCH OUT FOR THE ZOIDS AT BOOTS MONSTER TOY FAIR! PAGE 8 SUNDAY MIRROR, October 21, 1984 UNBEATABLE PRICES ON TOP 50 TOYS AND GAMES. OUR PRICE PROMISE These 50 selected toys and games are available now from Boots Toy Departments at prices which we believe are unbeatable. We are so confident about our low prices that we offer our Price Promise. If you find that you can buy any of these products locally for less, we will match the price. If you could have bought the identical model locally for less, we will refund the difference, within seven days of purchase. THE BEST FOR LESS
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Sep 1992: Ad for Football Italia on Channel 4

«The best football is free on Channel 4.»
An advertisement promoting the live broadcast of Football Italia on Channel 4, showcasing a footballer kicking a ball and indicating that it is free to watch. The best football is free on Channel 4. FOOTBALL ITALIA. LIVE 2.45 TODAY. KEEP AN EYE ON
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Oct 1976: Groceries ad from Tesco

(+Tyne 22" Colour TV; Winthrop President Total Music Centre, Auto Change Record Deck, 2 Waveband Radio, 8 Track Player, Cassette Recorder; Winthrop Classic 8-Track Music Centre; Large range of Deep Freezers; GAF 713 Auto Zoom Movie Camera, and more)
A vintage advertisement from the 1970s for a hypermarket, listing prices for groceries, household items, fashion, audio equipment, watches, tyres, and petrol. It emphasizes the store's wide selection and competitive prices. The ad also mentions a Le Mans car event and a competition for prizes. It's relaxed shopping Prices are very cheap You can get everything here All under one roof held at l atton. been laid to rest, the coun says Mr.Haddrell of Warrington says Mr.Wheatcroft of Blackburn says Mrs.Minshell of Warrington says Mr.David Parr of Knutsford R.S.P. Hypermarket Price R.S.P Hypermarket Price R.S.P Hypermarket Price R.S.P. Hypefmarket Price Open 7 days a week-Tyre Bay closed Sunday Popular tyres at popular prices Choose from Goodyear, Kelly's, Lees. Free wheelbalancing with every tyre bought. Individual wheel balancing 40p per wheel. Special offer 4 wheels balanced for £1.20. All advertised offers subject to availability-All prices inclusive of VAT where applicable
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Oct 1978: Home Brew Kits ad from Geordie

(+Geordie-Dry Kits; Liquid Concentrate Kits; and Sarah's Bitter-Dry Kit)

«Brew the taste of Traditional Strong Beers»
An advertisement for traditional strong beer home brew kits. It features the Geordie-Dry Kits, Geordie Liquid Concentrate Kits, and Sarah's Bitter-Dry Kit. These kits are made with the finest ingredients and are a simple and inexpensive way to brew a traditional strong beer at home. Brew the taste of Traditional Strong Beers Appealing to people who appreciate the excellence of good Strong Beers, a recent national survey showed that more home brewers prefer the strength and taste of Geordie to other home brew kits. Bitter, Lager, Mild, Stout. Strong Beer at its best. Made from, Yorkshire malted. barley, malt extract and real hops to give you the flavour of good old fashioned strong beer- yesteryear's beer.at yesteryear's price. 40 GOLDEN PINTS approx 5p a pint: (£1.78 rrp) MILD uger and wetec 40 PINTS Bitter, Lager, Mild, Scottish Export (New Line). NO BOILING NECESSARY. Strong beer easily made. HOME BREW GEORDIE HOME BREW KIT to make 40 pints of Sarahs Bitter 2524ght 40 EXCELLENT PINTS for only 3p a pint unbelievable... then try it. (87p rrp) 40 STRONG PINTS only 5p a pint (€1.59 mp) All the natural whole- some ingredients you need to brew this delightful beer: like the one Sarah Oliversold to her customers inthe old Bay Horse Tavern nearly 200 years .ago. Sample the taste of days gone by for only a few pence per pint. Pick Up Yours Today From large Boots and other chemists, all Woolworths and Woolco Branches, Waitrose, Home Brew and Health food shops, D.I.Y. shops and many others
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Sep 1996: Nights into Dreams... ad from Sega

(+with 3D Control Pad)

«PUFFY THE OPERA SINGER
DELIVERS A DEADLY ARIA, ONLY TO HEAD
BACKWARDS THROUGH A WALL
(ONLY IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS.)»
An advertisement for the SEGA Saturn game Nights into Dreams. The advert features Puffy the Opera Singer, a character from the game, along with the game's main character. It highlights the release of the game along with the availability of a 3D Control Pad bundle. PUFFY THE OPERA SINGER DELIVERS A DEADLY ARIA, ONLY TO HEAD BACKWARDS THROUGH A WALL (ONLY IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS.) into dreams... OUT TODAY ONLY ON SEGA SATURN NIGHTS available with 3D Control Pad : £59.99 (RRP) SEGA and SEGA SATURN are trademarks of Sega Enterprises, Ltd, NIGHTS © Sega Enterprises, Ltd. 1996 Available at Beatties, Currys Superstores, Comet, Dixons, Electronic Boutique, Game, HMV, Toys 'A Us, Virgin Megastore, Woolworths (large stores only) and all leading video game stockists.
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Oct 1988: 3-Band Radio/Dual Cassette ad from Tandy

(+14-Bay All-Channel UHF Colour TV Aerial; 3-Station/3-Channel Intercom System; 40-Watt 5-Band Equalizer/Booster; PC-8 Pocket Computer; One-Piece Memory Telephone; Dual-Speed Micro Cassette Recorder; AM/FM Stereo Radio; and Calculator/Alarm Watch)
Autumn sale advertisement for a range of electrical products including radios, televisions, intercom systems, audio equipment, computers, telephones, and calculators. The sale lasts until October 29th, 1988. Sale Prior to this advertisement all quoted regular prices have been charged during the last six months at the Tandy store, Birmingham Central, 80. Corporation Street, Birmingham. Prices may vary at Dealers. Offers subject to availability. Recording and playback of certain material may require consent. Please refer to the Copyright Act 1958 and the Performer Act 1958-1972. Choose the way you want to pay. 'Instant Credit subject to status. Direct Debit + acceptable identity + recognised Credit Card. Chargecard supplied by Club 24 Ltd. APR variable. Written credit details available from Tandy, Tandy Centre, Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS2 7PS. No Wasted Signal On Downlead Sequential Play From Deck-1 To Deck-2 Built-In AFC-FM For Drift-Free Radio Reception Ideal For Two Speaker Systems 5-Band Stereo Frequency Equalizer Choice Of Grey, Ivory And Burgundy Last Number Redial Feature Ideal For Monitoring A Child's Room Lockable Talk-Bar For Hands-Free Conversation Voice Actuated Recording With Lightweight Stereo Headphones Write Your Own Programs In BASIC Stores Data And Performs Calculations 24-Hour Alarm And Automatic Calendar 4-Function Calculator 8-Digit LCD Display
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Oct 1983: Grandstand Firefox F-7 ad from W. H. Smith

(+Astro Wars; Scramble; Caveman; Pacman; Frogger; Donkey Kong Game and Watch Multi Screen; Mario Brothers Game and Watch Multi Screen; Pocket Pacman; Pocket Scramble; Munchman; Donkey Kong Junior Game and Watch; Puck Monster, and more)
This is an advertisement from W. H. Smith featuring a variety of electronic toys and games available at discounted prices. The advertisement showcases handheld and tabletop games, including popular titles such as Pacman, Frogger, and Donkey Kong. Only W.H.Smith can save you now GRANDSTAND Firefox F-7 The ultimate game of space warfare, complete with speaker sound effects. Your space ship is engaged in 5 accelerating phases of combat with the enemy. If you have the energy, and skill, to reach phase 6, you can blow up the enemy base to earn a new supply of energy. WHS Normal Price £29.99 Save £3.04 Electronic Mastermind The electronic version of this family favourite. Build a combination of numbers, and try and break the code. WHS Normal Price £7.99 WHS Offer Price £5.99 Save £2.00 Frogger Manoeuvre your frog across a busy road, and cross the river by stepping from log to turtle. The new hand-held version of an arcade favourite. WHS Price Donkey Kong Junior Game and Watch. Wide Screen Risk alligators and low flying vultures to rescue the chimp from the cage. WHS Price Puck Monster Escape from the monsters until you can eat an energy capsule. Then turn and eat the monster A classic hand-held electronic game. Price Donkey Kong Game and Watch Multi Screen Climb the scaffolding, dodge the falling barrels, and rescue the fair maiden from the enraged gorilla. Twin screen game. WHS Normal Price £19.95 Save £1.20 WHS Offer Price Also available Donkey Kong II WHS Price £19.95 Mario Brothers Game and Watch Multi Screen Risk the foreman's wrath: load the conveyer belt with crates of bottles. But be careful! If you're not quick enough they fall off the end and smash. The belt goes faster the longer you play. WHS Normal Price £21.95 Save £2.00 WHS Offer Price Prices correct at time of going to press. Subject to availability. Normal prices refer to those previously charged at our Brent Cross branch.
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Sep 1987: Phonecard ad from British Telecom

«The complete guide to buying and using a Phonecard.»
An advertisement for phonecards, detailing how to buy and use them in payphones. The advert highlights the convenience of using phonecards over coins. The complete guide to buying and using a Phonecard. 1. Buy one where you see Phone-card sign. (Newsagents etc.) 2.10 units £1 of calls. We've also £2, £4,£10, £20 cards. 3. Find payphone marked Phonecard. Slot in card. Dial. 4. As you talk a screen shows value left. At the end card is released to use again. Unabridged edition. No coins, no bother. It's you we answer to.
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Oct 1997: Dino Eggs ad from Bernard Matthews

«THEY'RE EGGS-ELLENT!»
An advertisement for a frozen food product that consists of fun turkey nuggets shaped like eggs covered in delicious golden crumb. It is a new product that children are sure to love. THEY'RE EGGS-ELLENT! Which came first - the Dinosaur or the Egg? Bernard Matthews, the makers of the original Dinosaurs, have a cracking new product your children are sure to love - DINO EGGS, fun turkey nuggets, shaped like eggs and covered in delicious golden crumb. They're Eggs-ellent!
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