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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · Apr 15

A quick intro to pre-decimal currency:

farthing = 0.25d == 0.1p
halfpenny = 0.5d == 0.21p
1d = penny == 0.42p
3d = thruppence == 1.25p
6d = sixpence == 2.5p
12d = 1s (one shilling) == 5p
one florin = 2s == 10p
one crown = 5s == 25p
20s = £1 (one pound) == £1
1gn (one guinea) = 21s = £1 1s == £1.05

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 58m

Oct 1928: Newspaper ad from Film Weekly

«The New FILM NEWSPAPER
Out to-day!»

An advertisement for a new film newspaper, highlighting features like photographs, fashions, fiction, news, and contributions from notable personalities. It promises up-to-the-minute news and views of events in the film world, along with criticism from competent critics. The newspaper aims to be the organ of the film public and help make better films.

The New FILM NEWSPAPER
Out to-day!

The beauty, the fashions, the personalities, the news of the
films and all they mean brought within the covers of a two-
penny weekly newspaper! That is the “FILM WEEKLY.”
Up-to-the-minute news and views of events in the film
world. Fashions and faces, pictures and personalities.
Criticism by competent and outspoken critics concerning
every phase of film activity. All of interest to every man
and woman will be mirrored within the covers of “FILM
WEEKLY.”
The “FILM WEEKLY” will be the organ of the great
film public; the “FILM WEEKLY” will help to make
BETTER FILMS.
Photographs, Fashions, Fiction and News.
FIRST ISSUE CONTAINS
ARNOLD BENNETT’S
first instalment of his great NEW STORY,
“PICCADILLY.”
SIR PHILIP GIBBS
writes on
“THE NEW STREET OF ADVENTURE.”
JESSE L. LASKY
The Vice-President of Famous Lasky explains
“WHY STARS FALL.”
G. A. ATKINSON
The well-known B.B.C. Film Critic on—
“FIVE MILLION LISTENERS WHO
CAN’T REPLY.”
CEDRIC BELFRAGE’S
“HOLLYWOOD COCKTAILS.”
Mme. TROLY-CURTIN
whose reputation as a specialist in matters of feminine interest is
world-wide, conducts a section of intimate interest to every woman,
She writes on “What Venus Whispers” and “Fashions from Paris.”
EXCLUSIVE PICTURES
of new films, personalities and events from the London Studios,
Hollywood, Paris, Berlin and Moscow.
On Sale Everywhere To-day!
AN ENGLISH NEWSPAPERS PUBLICATION
FROM 112, STRAND, W.C.2

Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 1h

Oct 1939: Marmite ad

«She soon picked up on MARMITE dishes»

An advert for the food spread Marmite, with the implication that it can help improve one's diet and appetite. The advert contains an image of a pot of marmite, as well as a testimonial from a nurse.

She soon picked up on MARMITE dishes

"Such a difficult patient she was-those nervy said Nurse
cases always are - didn't fancy this and
couldn't bear that. Then I tried her with a cup of clear Marmite
soup. She simply couldn't resist the flavour. Doctor said the
Vitamin B was just what she needed. Isn't it lucky that
Marmite is so nice and appetising?"
There's a wealth of valuable nutrition in all Marmite
dishes-not only for invalids and convalescents
but for those who want to avoid illness
altogether. For the Vitamin B in
Marmite, the concentrated yeast food
extract, helps you to resist infec-
tions, improves digestion and bene-
fits the nervous system. Marmite
is sold by Grocers and Stores.
goes a
long way
and
definitely does
you good
Sold in Jars
and Cubes.

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

Oct 1929: Bananas ad from Fyffes

«You will know the best Bananas by the Blue Label»

This is an advertisement for bananas. It features a bunch of bananas and a description of the company's quality.

You will know the best Bananas by the Blue Label

The best bananas; with the true flavour; the bananas which are all food; properly ripened and properly conditioned, have Fyffes Blue Label on the "hand." Insist on the Blue Label. It is your guarantee.
ELDERS & FYFFES LTD.

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

Oct 1972: Suit ad from John Temple

(+Casualwear and Raincoat)

«Knockout!»

This is a vintage advertisement for men's clothing. A smartly dressed man in a suit and tie has his arm around a woman. The advertisement highlights the affordability of a complete wardrobe through a payment plan.

Knockout!

24-MONTH TEMPLEPLAN
Suit: cash price £18.90
Raincoat: cash price £10.90
Casualwear:
cash price £11.90
Deposit £2.00
23 Monthly payments £2.00
Total purchase price £48.00
A COMPLETE
WARDROBE FOR
AROUND £2 A MONTH
John Temple's latest in a wide range of styles. Two-piece made-to-measure, and only
£18.90. Wide lapels, trousers with trendy turn-ups. It's a knockout! Other stylish suits from
£17.50. Choose too from the fabulous new "Oh Boy" Boutique collection. With up
to 24 months to pay, you can afford to make it a complete wardrobe - a suit, "Oh Boy"
casualwear and even a raincoat. The choice is yours - TemplePlan, cash or Barclaycard.
SEE THE GREAT NEW“OH BOY"BOUTIQUE RANGE AT

Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 11h

Oct 1959: Cadbury's and National Hospital Service Reserve ads

«CONCUSSION!»

- An advertisement for Bournvita, showing a woman soothing a man with a cup of it, and an advertisement for spare-time courses in first aid and home nursing.
- An advertisement for first aid courses, explaining what to do in case of concussion and encouraging people to join local classes in first aid and home nursing.

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

From America, Oct 1950: Family Theatre Television ad from Crosley (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Television; Refrigerators; Freezers; Sinks; Garbage Disposers; Radios; Electric Ranges; Electric Water Heaters; and Steel Kitchen Cabinets)

«CROSLEY Full Room Vision»

This is an advertisement for a television with a wide viewing angle screen. It also mentions other home appliances.

CROSLEY Full Room Vision

... wherever you sit you can see
Ends “Huddle-System” viewing... thrills you with clear big pictures—from the widest viewing angle!
Wherever you care to sit is the best seat with the '51 Crosley! There's no cramping or squeezing, no scrambling for position or huddling of chairs “out front” when your family—all of you—enjoy Full Room Vision with Crosley Family Theatre TV!
With the new Crosley Family Theatre Screen* contoured like the proscenium arch of a theatre, you get the widest viewing angle, so your family can all see the clear, BIG pictures. . . in the fullest comfort.
With the new Super-powered Circuit there's plenty of power for Crosley's 16, 17, and 19-inch picture tubes.
With the new Crosley Precision Contrast Control you get the exact degree of picture blackness or whiteness you desire.
With the Crosley Unituner you enjoy quick, easy tuning... and freedom from inter-channel interference.
With the patented, Built-in Crosley Automatic Dual Antenna, you have a supersensitive high and low channel aerial that is fully directional and completely automatic!
With twenty 1951 Crosley Models you're sure to find the console or table model you wish . . . traditional or modern . . . in mahogany, walnut or blond wood veneers. See them... at your Crosley Dealer's... TODAY!
*Pat. Pending

Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 15h

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 12d

Sep 1959: Milk ad from Unknown

«'Must drinka pinta' he said»

A black and white image of a truck driver taking a break and enjoying a pint of milk. The advert promotes the benefits of milk for drivers, highlighting its nutritional value and ability to keep the head clear, especially on long trunk runs.

'Must drinka pinta' he said

There'd been mist on the Peak that morning, the
lorry-driver said. Dangerous driving unless you
knew the road. When the mist lifted he and the
man behind him had pulled in at a lay-by. 'As a
matter of fact,' he said, 'I shared my milk with
him. He needed it, poor devil. He had three
back-seat drivers in the car with him.'
You'll find that lorry-drivers speak of milk
respectfully. As an occupational food. Milk's a
meal in itself, they tell you. Easy to digest. Kills
the fumes. Keeps your head clear. 'Oh, yes. You
have to have milk,' they say. 'Especially on the
trunk run.' (That's the night run.)
The lorry-driver lifted his pint glass, and drained
it. 'Don't know what you think these lorries run
on,' he said, 'but I know I drive on milk!'
Drink a pint of milk a day

Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 1929: Simplex Typewriter ad from Gamages

(+Complete Radio Set; The "Sandy" Yankee Tank; Whippet Tank; Demon Tractor; Combined Electric Magic Lantern and Hand Lamp; Tapping Key; Handy Morse Practice Set; Handy Practice Buzzer; The "Sculler Champion", and more)

«Gamages. The Boys' Own Store»

An advert for boys' toys and games. Products include tanks, a radio set, a typewriter, a sculler model, an electric lantern and hand lamp, a tapping key, a morse practice set, a buzzer, and books.

Gamages. The Boys' Own Store

FOOTBALL!
All your Soccer and
Rugger wants sup-
plied by GAMAGES.
Write for the
Gamage Book of
Football.

Because the dark evenings are here this page is particularly interesting.
This month we feature several things which will make your Winter
evenings amusing and instructive. Nowhere else can you get such
an amazing variety of Toys and Models, as you can at Gamages-
the World's Greatest Boys' Store.

Has both strength and weight, will climb
hills and high obstructions. Built with
positive action caterpillar belt drive and
wheels with non-slip device. Powerful
motor, easily and quickly wound up by lever
key which fits into hole on motor shaft,
equipped with start and stop lever. Made
of heavy metal. Size 14 in.
long, 61 in. wide,
41 in. high.
Post Free.

At the price you can easily afford. The
World-Famous Brownie Crystal Set. Com-
plete with Headphones
and Aerial Outfit.
The Set complete
Post Free.
Extra Headphones 5/6 a pair. Set only 10/6
Special 5XX Daventry Coil for same, 2/9
extra.

We stock all Hornby Train and
Meccano Parts and send them i
Carriage Paid to any Station U.K.

Four Models: All useful They print
standard characters from rubber type. Many
are used for business and professional needs.
prints 36 characters on paper or card
5 in. wide, any length.
Specimen of writing:-
ABC-XYZ 123-0..
prints 42 characters on paper or
card 6 in. wide, any length.
Specimen of writing:-
A-Z 0-9 .,?&-£
prints 68 characters (Capitals
and small type) on paper or card,
6 in. wide, any length.
Specimen of writing:-
AB-YZ 1234-0
ab-yz..?&-£
prints 72 characters
(Capitals and small
type) on standard
business paper,
8 in. wide, any
length.
Specimen:-
A-Za-z
0-9.,?-&/;' $£
Extra Ink 9d. per tube.
Postage under 20/-extra.

With your own
Laboratory...

Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 1978: Freezers ad from Zanussi

(+Fridge Freezers)

«When your freezer eats less, your family eats more.»

An advertisement promotes Zanussi freezers, highlighting their efficiency and cost-effectiveness. It compares the annual running cost of a Zanussi 7 cu. ft. freezer to a standard model. The advert mentions features such as Roll-bond system and high-density insulation. It offers a guarantee and mentions a network of service agents.

When your freezer eats less, your family eats more.

SUNDAY MIRROR. October 15, 1978 PAGE 31
Secondly, unlike the old serpentine system, Roll-bond allows a Zanussi to have removable drawers.
Which is handy if you want to freeze the odd side of lamb.
And thirdly, it's more reliable because it has fewer joints.
All but the smallest freezers have fitted drawer fronts. So you don't lose all that expensive cold air the moment you open the freezer door.
The drawer fronts, the Roll-bond system and the insulation make for a very efficient freezer.
Because of this a Zanussi motor, which is remarkably frugal with electricity anyway, is only switched on 30% of the time, compared to 45% in less well made freezers.
Which is why they're cheaper to run.
There are fifteen Zanussi freezers and fridge freezers to choose from.
Unlike some fridge freezers ours all have a four star freezer compartment.
Which means you can freeze food from scratch, instead of relying on pre-frozen food all the time.
Every one is covered by a twelve month parts and labour guarantee.
We also offer low cost insurance, to cover you once the guarantee has expired.
And should anything go wrong, we have a network of 103 service agents around the country.
By now, we hope you look upon our freezers and fridge freezers as the most efficient and reliable you can buy.
Should you invest in one, you can be sure it won't eat you out of house and home.
Efficiency and reliability in your kitchen.
With electricity the price it is nowdays you can't afford to plug in a freezer or a fridge freezer and forget about it.
Twenty four hours a day it's consuming money, which could be better spent...

Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 1945: Fretwork Outfit ad from Hobbies

«Any hope of a Hobbies Fretwork Outfit for him this year?»

An advertisement for a Fretwork Outfit. The advertisement features a young boy and suggests that ironmongers, stores and local branches do have an occasional quota.

Any hope of a Hobbies Fretwork Outfit for him this year?

If he's very lucky-yes. We are
making a few more Outfits now but
supplies are still extremely small
not nearly enough to go round. Every
effort though, is being made to im-
prove the position, for we know full
well how a Hobbies Fretwork Outfit
helps the development of both
character and pride of craftsmanship
in a lad.
Ironmongers, stores and local Hobbies
branches do have an occasional quota
- so there's no harm in asking!

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 1977: Praktica PLC2 ad from DG Leisure Centres

(+Hanimex SR7000 Sound projector; Silma S233; Bolex 102MTC S soiled; Canon 814 Super 8 Movie camera; Eujicascope M36 dual projector; Suprazoom MX800 Super 8 camera; G. A. F. 738 Super 8 8x zoom; Elmo 103 Super 8 camera, and more)

This is a black and white advertisement for a clearance sale offering cameras, calculators, radios, projectors, binoculars, and other equipment.

Clearance Sale
Everything must go! Buy now!

SELECTION ONLY
STILL CAMERAS
LENSES
MOVIE EQUIPMENT
CALCULATORS
AUDIO
BINOCULARS
SECONDHAND BARGAINS
PICTURE FRAMES NOW BELOW HALF PRICE!!
Credit Cards Welcome!
-ALL PPICES LIMITED TO EXISTINC STOCK ONLY

Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 1991: Pure New Wool Knitwear ad from Marks & Spencer

«PURE NEW WOOL AT
MARKS & SPENCER
(Naturally)»

A stylish couple poses together, showcasing autumn knitwear in what appears to be a promotional advertisement. The advertisement highlights the value, colours, touch, and style of the woollen products.

PURE NEW WOOL AT
MARKS & SPENCER
(Naturally)

Visit Marks & Spencer this Autumn and you'll warm to the value of our stylish
ranges in pure new wool.
Men's and Ladies' Pure New Wool Knitwear from £19.99 to £35.

Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 1d

From America, Oct 1956: Red Cap Ale ad from Carling's (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

«THINK... RED CAP!»

This is an advertisement for beer, featuring an image of a man enjoying a beer while bowling. The ad promotes the light, dry, and flavorful qualities of the ale.

THINK... RED CAP!

Whether you're bowling or watching, Red Cap is right down your alley!
Think of the lightest, driest beer you ever tasted.
Think of the extra flavor and “heart” that only fine ale can give.
Think of them both together. That's RED CAP, the light-hearted ale!
Next time you're thirsty, think-and drink RED CAP, Carling's Red Cap Ale.

Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 1990: The Smash Hits Board Game ad from Allied Entertainments

«IT'S THE BEST POP GAME ON THE PLANET!»

This is an advertisement for The Smash Hits Board Game. It shows the components of the game, like the playing board, money, playing pieces, and cards. The ad promotes the game's playability and entertainment value.

IT'S THE BEST POP GAME ON THE PLANET!

OUT NOW!
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME
THE RICHEST, SWANKIEST, MOST
SUCCESSFUL POP STAR IN THE WORLD?
Well you can pretend to be just that, with this ace new pop game!
It's only £12.99 and here's what you get!
HIT RECORDS!
Collect all four bits
and watch your
single rocket up
the hit parade!!
A NUMBER
OF FINELY-TOOLED
PLASTIC
PLAYING PIECES!
Cunningly designed for
easy handling as you
rampage around the board
making lots of money!!
HUNDREDS
OF POP
QUESTION CARDS!
Things like "How tall
is Kylie Minogue?"
and so on!!
ONE RATHER
LARGE
PLAYING
BOARD!
Folds neatly in
three places for
ease of carriage!!
POTS
OF CASH!
Enables you to
become very
rich indeed!
LAUNCH PARTY!
CRAIG MCLACHLAN will be officially launching the Smash Hits game at 10.30 am on
TUESDAY OCTOBER 23 in HAMLEYS, REGENT STREET, CENTRAL LONDON. And
you - you! - are invited to attend!!
£1 from every game sold at Hamleys on the 23rd will go to CAPITAL RADIC'S HELP A LONDON CHILD

Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 1996: Microsoft Publisher 97 ad from Comet

(+Microsoft Bookshelf 97; Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 97; Europress Quad Pack; Hellbender; Monster Truck Madness; Deadly Tide; Print Shop Deluxe/Myst; Duke Nukem 3D; Formula One Grand Prix 2; Quake; Z; Microsoft Cinemanin 97, and more)

Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 1d

From America, Oct 1957: Schlitz Beer ad from Schlitz Brewing Co. (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Schlitzlight; Schlitzkept; and Schlitzness)

«Schlitzquerade party»

An illustrated advertisement for a party featuring people in costume, enjoying beverages. The ad emphasizes the light and refreshing quality of the drink. It encourages people to enjoy the drink during their holiday festivities.

Schlitzquerade party

Or SCHLITZFRESHMENT FOR
YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTERS
The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous
It's a holiday Schlitzball! Come as Prince Schlitzcharming.
Or Little Bo Schlitzpeep. You won't have trouble recognizing
the refreshment-light, wonderful Schlitz.
Today's Schlitz is adult refreshment. Paced to modern
leisure. Sits light because it's Schlitzlight. You drink more of
it without feeling full.
When you have your holiday Schlitzdig, dig that Schlitz
out of the icebox!
SCHLITZLIGHT
... kiss of the hops
SCHLITZKEPT
... air-free
SCHLITZNESS
... continuous quality
HERE'S WHERE YOU GET REFRESH-ING LIGHT-NESS,
FESTIVE FOLK ENJOYING SCHLITZ
YOU'LL LIKE SCHLITZ! LIGHT, LIGHT, SCHLITZ!

Reposted by Old UK Print Ads

Neil Bollen-Castle @neilcastle.bsky.social · 2d

I bet these things are still running at optimum capacity.

Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 2d

Oct 1958: D500 Power Drill ad from Black & Decker

«Best value ever in Power Drills
The New Black & Decker D500»

This is an advertisement for the new Black & Decker D500 power drill. It claims to be the best value ever for power drills and is aimed at the home handyman. The ad highlights the drill's features, durability, and ability to save money by enabling DIY projects.

Best value ever in Power Drills
The New Black & Decker D500

FOR THE MAN WITH A HOME TO MAINTAIN
A precision-engineered all-purpose power drill for at least £1
less than any other tool of comparable quality. Guaranteed
for all time against defective materials and workmanship.
YOUR D.500 WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
Because you do a better job with your D.500 you'll find you can
do more jobs. Not only home maintenance and decorating, but
actually making improvements in your home. A modern
kitchen sink unit, for instance. You know how much they cost
in the shops. With a D.500 in your hands you can make one for
the bare cost of materials-say about 30/-. And you can make
many other improvements at very little cost because your
D.500 helps you do a skilled professional job.
8 reasons
why the D.500
is the
best value ever
New, 3-jaw, precision-geared
chuck-capacity ¼" in metal, brick,
plastic, etc. ½" in hardwood.
New improved Black & Decker
motor-T.V. suppressed.
More power per pound of weight.
Specially designed ball thrustrace.
Helical gears for quieter,
smoother running.
Specially developed sleeve bearing.
Balanced design for sure handling.
Reversible side handle for
complete control.
£6.19.6
See your local dealer about H.P. terms

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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 1892: Universal Embrocation ad from Elliman's

«FOR ACHES AND PAINS!
"AN EXCELLENT GOOD THING."»

This is a vintage advertisement for an embrocation, featuring a busy street scene with horse-drawn carriages and people. The text emphasizes the product's effectiveness for aches, pains, and inflammatory diseases. It is marketed as a counter-irritant for rheumatism, sprains, chest colds, and more.

FOR ACHES AND PAINS!
"AN EXCELLENT GOOD THING."

ACHES AND PAINS.
ACHES AND PAINS.
ACHES AND PAINS.
ACHES AND PAINS.
ACHES AND PAINS.
ACHES AND PAINS.
UNIVERSAL EMBROCATION is the treatment of an INTERNAL LOCAL INFLAMMATORY DISEASE by an
EXTERNAL LOCAL STIMULATING APPLICATION.
ELLIMAN'S UNIVERSAL EMBROCATION is the Best COUNTER-IRRITANT, and can be used with confid-
ence in those Diseases for which the Medical Profession recommends Counter-Irritants and Rubefacients, such as
Rheumatism, Sprains, Chest-Colds, &c.
RHEUMATISM, LUMBAGO, SPRAINS, BRUISES, CHEST COLDS, SORE THROAT, STIFFNESS

Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · 2d

Oct 2001: Drowning ad from Backstreet Boys

(+Greatest Hits - Chapter One; Backstreet's Back; Millennium; and Black & Blue)

«BACKSTREET BOYS
drowning»

Advertisement for the band, featuring their new single. Also promotes an album featuring their greatest hits. Includes CD, DVD, and VHS formats, along with a collection of their top 10 hits and massive albums.

BACKSTREET BOYS
drowning

The glorious new single out 8 October
on CD & Cassette
Drowning is taken from the forthcoming "Greatest Hits - Chapter One"
album and video on CD, DVD and VHS. 16 tracks including 13 top 10 hits
and more from their massive albums
Backstreet Boys, Backstreet's Back, Millennium and Black & Blue.