Old UK Print Ads 70s/80s/90s

This 1983 ad by Ford features a variety of cars, from the Sierra Estate to the Ford Capri, with special editions and evolution-ary engineering improvements, giving more performance and choice. Nobody gives you more than Ford. There's much more happening at Ford in 1983. By the end of May, Ford will have launched no less than nine new models and special edition cars. Not bad going for five months' work, Some of the changes are evolution-ary engineering improvements like the advanced automatic gearbox for the Escort. They're the result of an endless process of research work which con-tinues round the clock at Ford - never a company to rest on its laurels. Other developments are more conspicuous. Like the practical new 5-door Escort Estate and the cheeky Fiesta Quartz, a fun car if ever there was one. Either way, it's all further evidence that Ford gives you more - more efficiency, more performance and above all, more choice. There's news here for everyone from the family motorist to the company director, the motor sport enthusiast to the fleet manager. So don't rush into anything until you've read our brief review and seen your local Ford dealer. Cars for Drivers with a Capital D. Much has been written about Sierra, the driver's car. And not just in the advertising. The world's motoring journalists are still pounding their typewriters. Car: "Sierra is one of those cars that feels right from the moment it moves off... The car feels fluid, mature, competent." Daily Express: "The most out-standing thing about Sierra is its sheer driveability." Motor: "We're still slightly stun-ned by its all-round excellence." It's hardly surprising, in view of all this, that our aerodynamic new car, (average drag coefficient, a slippery 0.34) is gaining in popularity by leaps and bounds. But the Sierra story has only just begun. Have you seen the new Sierra Estate yet? Recently announced, this streamlined beauty has a huge load capacity. (69 cu ft with the back seats folded.) It...

Mar 1983: Sierra ad from Ford

(+Granada Ghia X; Granada Injection; Granada Ghia; Capri Injection; Escort XR3i; Escort RS1600i; Fiesta XR2; Estate; Granada GL; Granada L; Capri Cabaret II; Fiesta Quartz; Escort; and Fiesta)

«Nobody gives you more than Ford.»

This is a Currys advert from the late 1970s. It features discounts on a variety of home electronics, including Toshiba colour TVs, washing machines, refrigerators, radios, and a steam iron. Currys offers instant credit with a current bankers or credit card. Currys The electrical people Special Offers SONATEL Black White T.V. 1/2 Price £2995 T750 12" Mains/car battery portable black and white TV. Currys usual price £59.95 Free 5 Giant size E10 packets of Persil Automatic. Persil automatic When you buy any of these... TOSHIBA Colour TV's. WITH 2 YEAR GUARANTEE 22" TOSHIBA 2290 Colour TV + Stand CURRYS PRICE £34995 20" TOSHIBA 2090 Colour TV + Stand CURRYS PRICE £29995 20" TOSHIBA 2095 CTV with remote control + Stand CURRYS PRICE £34995 ELECTROLUX 502S upright Vacuum Cleaner Currys price £74.95 With £15 Part Exchange £5995 FREE when you part-exchange your old made after July 1958-with cloth bag & foot switchl. Which £10 Part Exchange £6495 when you part exchange any old cleaning appliance. £10 OFF LEC T241 6.0 cu ft Fridge/Freezer Currys usual price €159.95 SPECIAL OFFER £14995 Wide choice of credit terms available. TOOLS Currys usual price £15 46 Wide choice of credit, terms available HOTPOINT 15690 Automatic Top Loader Washing Machine Currys usual price £349.95 With £25 Instant Cash-Back PP199 Hotpoint 96750 steam spray iron (Direct from Hotpoint) £34995 £32495 CASH BACK £20OFF HOOVER A3182 Automatic Washing Machine Currys usual price £189.95 SPECIAL OFFER £16995 Wide choice of credit terms available £5OFF HITACHI TRK5551 Radio Recorder LW, MW & VHF Currys usual price £39.95 SPECIAL OFFER £3495 Wide choice of credit terms available. UP £50 off Hi-Fi at Currys £20 OFF £50 OFF SANYO SHARP 1004 System 1l Music Centre Currys usual price £119.95 SPECIAL OFFER Hi Fi Currys usual price €299.95 SPECIAL OFFER $9995 $24995 Wide choice of credit terms available. HANLEY Wide choice of credit terms available. 19 Parliament Row. Tel: 279588 (Specialist store stocking Home...

Mar 1982: Home Electronics ad from Currys

(+TOSHIBA 2290 Colour TV + Stand; TOSHIBA 2095 CTV with remote control + Stand; TOSHIBA 2090 Colour TV + Stand; TOSHIBA 8600 Beta Video Recorder; SHARP System 11 Hi Fi; HOTPOINT 15690 Automatic Top Loader Washing Machine; SANYO 1004 Music Centre, and more)

An advertisement for Aquascutum showerproof coats, showing two men wearing coats in front of the Law Courts. The mid-weight coats come in plain gaberdines and checked worsteds, are made of pure wool, and designed to keep you warm and dry. Aquascutum v. Spring Showers The defence against the elements rests on Aquascutum showerproof coats. These mid-weight coats come in plain gaberdines and checked worsteds. Styled as only Aquascutum know how in pure wool that breathes, they keep you warm while keeping the weight off your shoulders. So when the weather is debatable, the verdict is Aquascutum. And at fine stores throughout the country including: LONDON: Regent Street Aquascutum. Southgate C.A. Young. Knightsbridge Harrods. Oxford Street Selfridges, Park Lane London Hilton Man's Shop. Hanover Square Igirisu Ya. Ealing Alfred Sayers. Belfast Robinson & Cleaver. Birmingham Lewis's. Bishop Auckland Frank Wade. Bolton Scholes & Scholes. Bradford O.S. Wain. Brighton Cobleys. Bristol Aquascutum. Canterbury W.E.Allen, Morlings. Caterham R.J.Bryant. Channel Islands Victors. Chelmsford F.G.Keen. Cheltenham Cavendish House. Dundee Cairds. Eastbourne Alfred Honney. Edinburgh Jenners, Kinloch Anderson. Glasgow Carswell, McLarens. Harrogate Allens. Hove Cobleys. Leeds Schofields. Leicester Knights. Liverpool Watson Prickard. Manchester Aquascutum, Lewis's. Newcastle-upon-Tyne Isaac Walton. Northampton Swanns. Nottingham Will Hill. Pinner Harry Reed. Reading Butlers. Salisbury Basticks. Southampton Basticks. Tonbridge Cobleys. Tunbridge Wells Cobleys. West Wickham R.J.Bryant. Windsor Weatherill Bros. Wolverhampton Beatties.

Mar 1977: Showerproof Coats ad from Aquascutum

(+Gaberdines and Worsteds)

«Aquascutum v. Spring Showers»

This is a 1983 SavaCentre grocery advertisement featuring various items with prices, including meats, cakes, tea, canned goods, snacks, and household goods. The items are advertised with the slogan 'The centre for saving'. The advert also promotes free parking for over 1300 cars and a licensed restaurant. The centre for saving. Opening hours: MONDAY 12 noon-8pm TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 9am-8pm FRIDAY 9am-9pm SATURDAY 8.30am-8pm. Licensed Restaurant Offers end date 19th March 1983

Mar 1983: Groceries ad from SavaCentre

(+PG Tips Tea Bags; Birds Eye Cod Fish Fingers; Young's Profiteroles; Black Magic; Taunton Exhibition Sweet Cider; Sainsbury's Straight Cut Chips; Tiffany Beefburgers; Yorkie Egg; Smarties Egg; Sainsbury's Economy Peas; Sainsbury's Cornflakes, and more)

This is an advertisement for the Suzuki CS 50 Roadie moped, highlighting its reliability and automatic operation. It emphasizes ease of use and the fact that you can ride on a Roadie with just a provisional license. Built to keep on going Suzuki's new CS 50 Roadie isn't just a fair weather friend. It's built to keep on going. Right round the clock. All through the week. Clean through the year. Reliability is what this 49cc moped is all about. Reliability in all weathers. (Pointless electronic ignition for dependable starting and full weather protection for riding on regardless.) Reliability on the road. (No complicated parts. No changing gear. Simply steer, accelerate and brake.) Reliability on the move. (2-stroke engine for simple maintenance. And as an extra safety feature, the engine won't - start until you've applied the rear brake.) The beautifully engineered Suzuki Roadie is fully automatic with a choice of electric or manual 'Safety Start - and lots of useful accessories. You're sixteen or over? Then you can ride on a Roadie. Own a provisional licence? You can ride on a Roadie. Got a full car licence? You can ride on a Roadie - and you won't even need 'L' plates. Up to 100mpg. Now it's up to you. See your Suzuki Dealer and start how you mean to go on. And on. And on.. Inc. delivery, car tax and VAT. Electric start version £375. Details and prices correct at time of going to press. 12-month warranty. For your free Roadie brochure and the address of your local Dealer, cut the coupon and post to: Heron Suzuki GB Ltd, 87 Beddington Lane, Croydon, Surrey CRO 4TD, or phone Teledata on 01-2000200 (24-hr personalised service). NAME ADDRESS SM1

Mar 1982: CS 50 Roadie ad from Suzuki

«Built to keep on going»

This black and white advert for Sainsbury's advertises various food items. The items include a fresh beef rib roast, Foster's Lager, Tetley Tea Bags, Smarties Easter Egg, Hot Cross Buns, Mixed Fruit, Fruit Yogurts, and Olde English Marmalade. Good food costs less at Sainsbury's. ALL MERCHANDISE IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. SOME LINES ARE AVAILABLE AT LARGER BRANCHES ONLY. ANY CROSS-OUT PRICES SHOWN WERE APPLICABLE IN AT LEAST 5 OF OUR STORES INCLUDING NINE ELMS AND LADBROKE GROVE (LONDON), MILTON KEYNES, CHESTER, AND BURPHAM (GUILDFORD).

Mar 1989: Fresh Beef Rib Roast ad from Sainsbury's

(+Foster's Lager; Tetley Tea Bags; Smarties Easter Egg; Hot Cross Buns; Mixed Fruit; Fruit Yogurts; and Olde English Marmalade)

«Good food costs less at Sainsbury's.»

An advertisement from C&A for the Courtelle Collection. It features two models wearing two-piece suits, one with a check jacket and the other with a flared skirt. A white dog stands in front of them. The text highlights the quality of Courtelle Neospun jersey, emphasizing its warmth, softness, and washability. Spring things...from the Courtelle Collection Courtelle Neospun's not just another jersey, in fact it's unique. So warm and soft and comfortable. Wearing it comes naturally. Fresher, brighter colours too. Colours you can rely on to stay that way. And when we say it's washable, we really mean it. That's what's so nice about Courtelle. You know where you stand with it. Two piece suit with check jacket £7.95. Two piece suit with flared skirt £8.95. Both in sizes 10-16 in a choice of fashion colours.

Mar 1974: Two piece suit with flared skirt ad from C&A

(+Two piece suit with check jacket)

«Spring things...from the
Courtelle Collection»

This is the mixer we had when I was a child.

This advertisement for Kellogg's All-Bran features a promotional offer for free Addis food savers when you collect eight tokens from special packs of All-Bran. The food savers are advertised as taste, odour, and dishwasher-proof, designed to keep food fresh longer in the fridge or freezer. Tokens can be found on 750g, 500g, and 375g packs, with two free starter tokens included. FREE FOOD SAVERS (For Kellogg's ALL-BRAN token savers.) Why not start a collection of these marvellous Addis food containers? The two above are free when you collect eight tokens for each container from special packs of Kellogg's All-Bran. Addis Food Savers are taste, odour and dishwasher- proof. And they're tightly sealed to keep food fresher, longer in your fridge or freezer. You'll find three tokens on 750g packs, two on 500g packs, and one on the 375g packs. (As well as two to start you off on this page.) Free food containers. Look for details on Kellogg's All-Bran containers. FOOD CONTAINER TOKEN One free starter token 14 FOOD CONTAINER TOKEN One free starter token 14

Mar 1988: All-Bran ad from Kellogg's

(+Food Containers)

«FREE FOOD SAVERS
(For Kellogg's ALL-BRAN token savers.)»

This is an advertisement for Woolworth, featuring a range of kitchen appliances and utensils. The items range from coffee makers and toasters to spatulas and pan openers. The advert promotes great prices and electrical appliances from famous brands. Everything your home needs WOOLWORTH And Woolco If you need some extra help around your home, pay a visit to your local Woolworth. We've electrical appliances from some of the most famous names in the business, as well as all the everyday kitchen utensils a good cook needs. We've got sandwich makers and grills for quick family snacks, and coffee makers that'll come in handy when you need a refreshing rest from household chores. Items subject to availability. Items available at most stores. Prices and availability of advertised products may be different in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands.

Mar 1982: Kitchen Appliances and Utensils ad from Woolworth

(+Tefal Sandwich Grill; Swan Automatic Kettle CA363F; Tefal Steam Iron; Philips Steam Iron; Philips Coffee Maker HD5154; Brabantia Bouquet Ironing Board.; Tower Monarch Frying Pan; Ring Deluxe Iron; Tower Monarch Milk Pan, and more)

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This advertisement promotes the Kenwood Chef, highlighting its versatility and range of optional attachments. Customers could save over £65 in free attachments if they buy one. Customers will receive a free Liquidiser with every purchase. They also have a chance to win a Mincer and Continuous Juice Separator by playing the Kenwood 'Find the Cake' Game. The offer ends on April 30, 1983. The Kenwood Chef is all the help you need Buy a Kenwood Chef now and you could save over £65 in FREE attachments! With its versatile range of optional attachments, today's electronic Kenwood Chef is much, much more than a food mixer. It's a complete food preparation system. You can use the Kenwood Chef to make your own pasta, stone plums, make fresh cream, shred citrus peel, grind coffee, peel potatoes, make sausages, open cans, even mill your own flour. And if you buy one between 19 March and 30 April, you could also end up with three of the most popular attachments for the price of the Chef alone. At the very least you'll get a free Liquidiser attachment. We'll send you that regardless! We'll also send you a Kenwood 'Find the Cake' Game Card. And if you can place all six cakes in the right position in this easy-to-play but skillful contest, you win both a free Mincer attachment and a free Continuous Juice Separator. Even if you only position five of the cakes correctly, you win a mincer. You simply can't lose. You get a free Liquidiser either way. Plus a chance of winning up to two more free attachments into the bargain. But only if you buy your Kenwood Chef before. the offer ends on 30 April, 1983*. Available at:- Allders, Apollo, Baskills, Bentalls, Boots (larger branches), Bridgers, Comet, Co-ops, Cope Bros., Curry's, Debenhams, Eastern Electricity Board, EMEB, Ford Electrical, Harrods, House of Fraser Stores, John Lewis Partnership, Ketts, Lewis's Ltd., London Electricity Board, MEB, Oakhive, Pearsons, Rayfords, Rumbelows, Seeboard, Southern Electricity, South Wales EB,...

Mar 1983: Chef ad from Kenwood

(+Continuous Juice Separator; Mincer; and Liquidiser)

«The Kenwood Chef is all the help you need»

This advertisement features a 'Getaway' contest hosted by North Midland Co-operative Society. Seven lucky winners will receive a free holiday for two in Torremolinos, Spain, and twenty winners will win a holiday for two in Cliftonville, Margate. Shoppers can enter the free holiday draw by filling out a coupon and placing it in the designated box in the store. Additionally, the advertisement showcases several products available, like meat, salmon, tea, chocolates, and vegetables. checksave-Plus! FREE HOLIDAY DRAW FIRST PRIZES 7 FREE HOLIDAYS FOR TWO One week in TORREMOLINOS (COSTA DEL SOL) Departs East Midlands Airport Derby on Sunday, 26th June, 1983 Bed, Breakfast and Evening Meal at the HOTEL BEL PLAYA on the beach promenade. Bathroom en suite. Swimming pool and 3 bars. Coach transport to and from airport. Airport Tax, Insurance and Coach Transfer all included. PLUS 20 FREE HOLIDAYS FOR TWO FIVE DAYS IN CLIFTONVILLE (MARGATE) Tuesday, 5th 9th July, 1983 Staying at the CLEVELEYS HOTEL with Bed, Breakfast & Evening Meal. Special exclusive coach transport to and from Cliftonville and coach excursion during holiday. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO Simply fill in your name and address on the coupon below and take (no postal entries accepted) to any NORTH MIDLAND CO-OP FOOD STORE and place it in the FREE HOLIDAY DRAW BOX instore. THIS COUPON WILL APPEAR EACH WEEK FROM WEEK COMMENCING 14th MARCH, - WEEK COMMENCING 4th APRIL, 1983 INCLUSIVE. YOU CAN MAKE AS MANY ENTRIES AS YOU LIKE SO BUY THE EVENING SENTINEL EACH WEEK AND MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CHANCES! PLEASE NOTE! The Holidays have been arranged and booked by the CO-OP TRAVEL SERVICE for the dates specified and cannot be re-arranged or exchanged for the cash equivalent. Closing date for entries Saturday, 16th April, 1983 FREE HOLIDAY DRAW Name Address Tel: No. THE WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY POST WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, 2nd MAY , 1983. EMPLOYEES OF THE NORTH MIDLAND CO-OPERATIVE SOC. LTD. ARE INELIGIBLE. Offers subject to...

Mar 1983: Torremolinos Holiday ad from North Midland Co-operative Society Ltd.

(+British Beef Topside/Silverside; Ponti Spumante Sparkling Wine; Co-op Red Salmon; PG Tips Tea Bags; Own Made Pork Sausage; Kit Kat; Oven Ready Frozen Chickens; Egyptian King Edward New Potatoes, and more)

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This advertisement features a Renault Trafic and Master van, emphasizing their suitability for small business users. The van offers rear or front wheel drive, a spacious loading area, and various engine options. It is described as offering driver comfort and a smart exterior, with capacities ranging from 166 to 388 cubic feet. Keeping the family businessman happy. The Renault Trafic and Master range offers small business users plenty of choice. You can have rear wheel drive for special body requirements, or opt for the benefit of front wheel drive. As pioneers of the front wheel drive van, Renault have the expertise to make the most of the extra space provided. You get the biggest loading aperture and the lowest loading height-a mere 18½ inches above ground. You can choose from 1.4, 1.6 or 2 litre petrol, 2.1 or 2.5 litre diesel engines. Wide opening hinged doors or tailgates. You can have special long wheelbases or extra high roofs. And capacities range from 166 cu. ft. to 388 cu. ft. Renault Trafic and Master also give you cabs with more driver comfort features than many saloons and a smart exterior to do your business credit. Fill in the coupon for a full colour brochure, details of the nationwide Renault dealer network and a price list. *Price (correct at time of going to press) includes custom cab, inertia reel seat belts, passenger seat, side loading door and factory finish paint. Number plates and delivery extra. The total price of the vehicle will be subject to VAT on retail sale. Pre-radio equipment is fitted to all Trafic and Master models at no extra cost. Renault recommend eff lubricants.

Mar 1983: Trafic ad from Renault

(+Master)

«Keeping the family businessman happy.»

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This is a Leo's advertisement with Easter treats. It features various food products such as bananas, beef, pork, ice cream, chocolate egg, hot cross buns, apples, biscuits, Swiss roll, and crisps. Also included are non-food items like washing powder and coffee. Easter Treats from Leo's OPEN GOOD FRIDAY See in-store for details All offers subject to availability and while stocks last. ACCESS & VISA ACCEPTED ON ALL PURCHASES EXCEPT CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO A division of Co-operative Retail Services Ltd.

Mar 1989: Easter Treats ad from Leo's

(+Bold 3 Automatic, E10; Market Fresh Frozen Roasting Beef Joint; Fresh British Pork Chops; K.P. 18 Box Crisps Plus 3 Packs Free, Selected Varieties; Nescafe Instant Coffee; Rialto Lambrusco Rose'; Celebrity Danish Ham, and more)

«Easter Treats from Leo's»

This is an advertisement from John Menzies, offering music lovers a choice of offers. They can get 60p off on Top 20 LPs, or 10% off every cassette and cartridge. Also advertised is a Cassette and Cartridge Club. 2 fantastic offers to music lovers from John Menzies! Building a cassette library? Build it at 10% off, each time you buy, whether it's once a week, once a month or once a year! Join the new, fast-growing John Menzies Cassette and Cartridge Club simply by buying one record (single or L.P.)or a pre- recorded cassette or cartridge. That's all you have to do! From then on, just show your membership card (it'll be issued to you free) and it's 10% off the normal full price of every cassette or cartridge-pop, light, classical, vocal, instrumental, all the leading labels. Yes, 10% off every time! Cash in on these fantastic twin offers by John Menzies, now. For more music, less money! great news for every fan of recorded sound, whatever your taste from pop to classic or anywhere in between! mean more music, less money!

Mar 1975: Music ad from John Menzies

(+Top 20 LPs; Cassettes; and Cartridges)

«2 fantastic offers to music lovers from John Menzies!»

This is an advertisement for Beehive Shopping Centre, featuring a selection of groceries and household items available at discounted prices. Offers include meat, dairy, beverages, canned goods, pet food, biscuits, soft drinks, toiletries, beers, household products, and freezer foods. Save on your favourite leading brands every week at beehive food & drink CAMBRIDGE EVENING NEWS, Wednesday, March 14, 1979 7 Open 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Tuesdays & Saturdays. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. Closed Mondays. FREE parking for over 600 cars.

Mar 1979: Food and Drink ad from Beehive Shopping Centre

(+English Topside; English Silverside; Chicken Quarters; Wall's Strawberry & Chocolate Soft Scoop Ice Cream; Wall's Golden Vanilla Ice Cream; Newcastle Brown Ale; Lyons Tea Bags; Maxwell House Coffee; English Bone-in Ribs of Beef, and more)

An advertisement promoting five classic Clint Eastwood films, including The Beguiled, recently released on video. Offered at WHSmith for £5.99 each or any two for £10. Any two for just £10? Why not pick up a fistful. Prices correct at time of going to press. Available all WHSmith Video Stockists. Five classic Clint Eastwood films, including The Beguiled, just released on video. Now available at WHSmith for only £5.99 each or any two for £10. There's more to life with WH SMITH.

Mar 1995: Clint Eastwood films on video ad from W.H.Smith

(+Escape From Alcatraz; High Plains Drifter; The Eiger Sanction; Two Mules For Sister Sara; and The Beguiled)

«Any two for just £10?
Why not pick up a fistful.»

This advertisement promotes a Sport Fact File book, available at WHSmith for £6.99. At £6.99 it's in a league of its own. EXCLUSIVE BOOKS.

Mar 1992: Sport Fact File ad from W.H.Smith

«At £6.99
it's in a league
of its own.»

This advertisement promotes Casio sports watches, specifically highlighting the DW400 and RGW20G models. The watches are described as high-precision timepieces designed for various sports and activities. They come with features like a graphic tachymeter, countdown alarm, stopwatch, timers, and multiple alarms. WHATEVER SPORT YOU'RE INTO THERE'S ONLY ONE WATCH. No other watch outperforms a Casio, not only in terms of style and precision, but by understanding the very specific demands of the individual. Featured here are just two unique designs taken from the Casio Sports Collection. The DW400 is a multi-function timepiece featuring a graphic tachymeter, a countdown alarm with auto repeat, a 1/100 second stopwatch with Net/Split 1st-2nd place times and a rotating slide rule bezel for calculating time, distance and fuel consumption. The 100m water resistant RGW20G is a multi-talented sports watch that features timers for nine different events including Boxing, Soccer, Rugby and Sailing. It also has a 30 lap memory stopwatch and five multi-function alarms. Casio. Precisely what you're looking for in a watch. ARGOS, BEAVERBROOKS, M. M. HENDERSON, F. HINDS, ERNEST JONES, JOHN LEWIS, RATNERS, H. SAMUEL, WALKER & HALL, ZALES, LEADING INDEPENDENT JEWELLERS AND DEPARTMENT STORES. Guide prices correct at time of going to press. The watches shown are only a small selection - a comprehensive range can be seen at the above retailers. Some models may not be stocked by all outlets. Depth indicators are based on static water pressure in accordance with ISO standards.

Mar 1991: Watches ad from Casio

(+DW400 Watch and RGW20G Watch)

«WHATEVER SPORT YOU'RE INTO THERE'S ONLY ONE WATCH.»

This is an advertisement for the Apple Computer, highlighting its business applications and ease of use. It features a quote from Sir Freddie Laker of Laker Airways, emphasizing its value in decision-making. The ad lists various software and programming languages compatible with the system. Apple means business' say the Decision Makers... I believe that in today's competitive world managers should be aware of more of the detail to enable them to make the right decisions quickly. Much of this information is either financial or statistical and thus the Apple personal microcomputer is ideal for presenting and working on the essential data which affects the performance of a company or department. If you direct, manage or control a company or department then the Apple Computer can help you. APPLE MEANS that you can have immediate access to vital, accurate business information, keep that same information up-to-date more easily and have printed copies instantly, thus giving your company or department a competitive and efficient edge. Apple means solving problems not creating them! Executives can make valuable use of their Apple System within only a few hours of delivery, administrative staff lose any fear of computers and are soon planning and printing their data at the touch of a button. Apple means reliability, service and one year warranty. To assure the Apple user that there are no unanticipated service costs and that their System is fully maintained,. Apple offer an optional, renewable Extended Warranty Plan. Local Service is available from over 400 Apple Dealers throughout the UK. Apple means you are not alone. Over 200,000 Apple Systems have been sold throughout the world. At £2,400 (smaller starter systems available) the Apple Business System is capable of running any of the programs listed here and many more besides. Apple means a choice of languages -BASIC, PASCAL, FORTRAN, CIS COBOL and Apple PILOT. Apple means you can use the VisiCalc program. By...

Mar 1981: Apple Computer ad from Microsense Computers

(+Apple Business System; Apple Cashier; Apple Desk Top/Plan; Apple Plot; Mailing List; Job Costing System; Stock Control; Time and Cost Recording; Apple Business Controller; Fixed Asset and Plant Package; Incomplete Records, and more)

This ad compares Dulux Vinyl Matt paint to 'Brand X,' highlighting Dulux's superior quality, coverage, and washability. The ad poses the question of whether you would like to have a wasted weekend, or a happy Easter. It suggests Dulux paint lasts longer, cleans easier, and is more convenient to use than cheaper alternatives, making it the better value choice for decorating. A wasted weekend or a happy Easter? PAGE 6 SUNDAY MIRROR, March 19, 1978 So you've decided to get down to some decorating apply and has good covering power. over the holiday. But before you rush off and buy your 3). It isn't easy to get a smooth, even finish with paint, a word of advice. 'Brand X, whilst Dulux Vinyl Matt flows on smoothly Why take a gamble with one of those cheaper matt leaving very few brush marks. emulsions? They might not be worth it in the long run. 4). We tested both in Brilliant White. 'Brand X' Put your money on the paint with the name you came out white, but Dulux Vinyl Matt Brilliant White can trust. Dulux Vinyl Matt. certainly lives up to its name. We carried out controlled tests between 'Brand X', 5). No wonder 'Brand X' is cheap, its ingredients a cheap matt emulsion, made by a leading paint cost less than half as much as the superior materials manufacturer, and new formula Dulux Vinyl Matt. This used for Dulux Vinyl Matt. is what we discovered. These then are the facts. If you're going to spend 1). The 'Brand X' matt finish soon shines-up after the holiday week-end working hard why take a chance washing, and the surface quickly washes off. Dulux with the paint you buy. Pick the one you can trust: Vinyl Matt, now made with 46% more ICI Vinyl, can Dulux Vinyl Matt. After all, you won't want to spend stand up to 10 times more washing than 'Brand X' next Easter redecorating, will you? keeping its good-looking matt finish longer. 2). 'Brand X' is difficult to spread and doesn't Can you afford not to use Dulux?

Mar 1978: Vinyl Matt ad from Dulux

(+Brand X)

«A wasted weekend or a happy Easter?»

This is an advertisement for Deréta spring coats at Eaden Lilley's department store. The ad features a woman in a light-colored, stylish coat, juxtaposed with what appears to be a paint can labeled 'Deréta for that first spring coat'. The ad emphasizes the versatility of the coat, suitable for daytime and evening wear. Deréta for that first spring coat. Deréta colours you springtime! With a swish and a swirl of a crisp flaring coat. And one coat is all you need. Deréta is a perfect cover-up for everything! From daytime jaunt to an evening's outing, one coat by Deréta gives you a perfect finish! Deréta - In the mainstream of fashion. Deréta at EADEN LILLEY'S DEPARTMENT FIRST FLOOR 'phone 58822 (15 lines) WEDNESDAYS 7.30 p.m. LATE NIGHT SHOPPING

Mar 1970: Spring Coat ad from Deréta at Eaden Lilley's

(+Coat)

«Deréta for that first spring coat.»

This is an advertisement that says that all 16-year-olds have talent and all they need is training. ALL 16 YEAR OLDS HAVE A TALENT. ALL THEY NEED IS TRAINING. Until now, not everyone had the chance to get training once they'd left school. And it's not exactly easy to get a job if you haven't got a skill to offer. But this year, everyone who leaves school at 16 will be able to get skill training on the new 2 year YTS. And 17 year olds can train for a year. We're not asking for any qualifications - our job is to provide them. And it won't matter a bit if trainees haven't the first idea what they want to train for, because they'll have the chance to experience a variety of skills. There's certainly no shortage of things they can try their hand (and brain) at. Right now, there are over 100,000 employers who are looking for trainees, and more are applying all the time. Of course, having spent company time and money training school leavers for a job, they'll hardly want to give away their investment. (And even after the one year YTS, 6 out of 10 trainees were offered permanent jobs). There's a lot of raw talent kicking around in Britain. From now on, it's going to get the training it needs.

Mar 1986: Training ad from New 2 Year YTS

«ALL 16 YEAR OLDS HAVE A TALENT. ALL THEY NEED IS TRAINING.»

This advertisement highlights a selection of ready meals from Birds Eye, available at Gateway and Somerfield stores. The featured meals include Roast Turkey Platter, Roast Beef Platter, Chicken Chasseur, Lean Beef Lasagne, Tandoori Chicken Masala, and Chilli Con Carne. Discounts are offered on each product, with crossed-out prices indicating the original cost at most Gateway stores. The offers are valid until April 24th, 1993. Healthy savings at Gateway. Birds Eye Healthy Options Tandoori Chicken Masala 340g £2.19 £1.79 Save 40p Birds Eye Healthy Options Chicken Chasseur 340g £2.19 £1.79 Save 40p Birds Eye Healthy Options Lean Beef Lasagne 340g £2.09 £1.69 Save 40p Also Available Birds Eye £1.99 Roast Beef Platter 340g £2.49 Save 50p Also available in Somerfield stores Birds Eye Roast Turkey Platter 340g £2.59 £1.99 Save 60p Birds Eye Healthy Options Chilli Con Carne 397g £1.95 £1.55 Save 40p All items subject to availability and may not be stocked in our smaller stores. Crossed out prices were charged at most Gateway stores. All offers valid until 24th April 1993.

Mar 1993: Roast Turkey Platter ad from Gateway

(+Roast Beef Platter; Tandoori Chicken Masala; Chicken Chasseur; Lean Beef Lasagne; and Chilli Con Carne)

«Healthy savings at Gateway.»

This Dixons advertisement is for the Olivetti PCI personal computer. It is marketed towards first time users for school, college, home, and business. Included is software for word processing, spreadsheets, electronic communication, and file management. There is also 12 months phone hotline support and on-site service. SAVE UP TO £170 ON THIS OLIVETTI PCI COMPUTER PAGE 12 DAILY MIRROR, Wednesday, March 22, 1989 FULL FEATURE EASY-TO-USE PERSONAL COMPUTER Ideal for first-time users, school, college and educational use, and for home and business. Take advantage of this great deal now! Choose from three versatile Olivetti PCI packages all with massive savings. Shown here, the compact design single drive PCI with mono monitor Each 3.5" disk can hold nearly 140 pages of text 'Getting Started' Tutorial Disk, an easy-to-follow guide to the fundamental MS-DOS commands Software Package includes Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Electronic Communications and File Management. 12 MONTHS PHONE HOTLINE SUPPORT AND ON-SITE SERVICE. Just what you need if you're new to computing. Dixons UP TO £170OFF DISCOUNT VOUCHER Cut out this voucher now and take it to your nearest Dixons to get up to £170 OFF the Olivetti PC1 Personal Computer- Single Drive/Mono Monitor, £108.86 OFF, IN-STORE PRICE £458.85, VOUCHER PRICE £349.99 Twin Drive/Mono Monitor, £171.36 OFF, IN-STORE PRICE £631.35, VOUCHER PRICE £459.99 Twin Drive/Colour Monitor, £166.36 OFF, IN-STORE PRICE £746.35, VOUCHER PRICE £579.99 HURRY - II DAYS ONLY! OFFER ENDS SATURDAY 1st APRIL 1989 Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. BRANCH PROCEDURE: The value of this voucher must be discounted from the product to which it applies. Dixons Nobody beats our deals 360 BRANCHES NATIONWIDE TELEPHONE 01-200 0200 FOR FURTHER DETAILS Instant credit available with a Dixons card. Typical APR 33.7% (variable). Subject to acceptance through Dixons Finance plc (credit brokers) and Club 24 Limited. Written credit details from Dixons Ltd, ...

Mar 1989: Olivetti PCI Computer ad from Dixons

(+Twin Drive/Colour Monitor; Twin Drive/Mono Monitor; and Single Drive/Mono Monitor)

«SAVE UP TO £170 ON THIS OLIVETTI PCI COMPUTER»

This black-and-white ad for Boots promotes the company's new spring collection. The image features a drawing of a woman wearing several necklaces and earrings, and shows examples of fashionable handbags and umbrellas. The text encourages customers to visit Boots to complete their spring look and take advantage of the great fashion accessories available. Signs of Spring It's the start of a new season, and at Boots, we've got lots of lovely new things to complete your Spring look. Get it together with our latest jewellery range. There are twist chains and link chains, bangles and rings-with prices from 65p. Try it on with our pretty drop earrings. Or let our filigree butterfly brooch settle on you for just £1:25 From larger Boots branches, subject to stock availability. Fashionable bags come in classy leather-look finish with new styles and colours to match the new season. For Spring showers don't be seen without a smart brolly. Ours will keep you dry and look pretty too. Prices from £2.95 So get the season off to a great start. Hurry into Boots for all your great fashion accessories. Make the most of your Boots.

Mar 1979: Jewellery ad from Boots

(+Leather-look handbag; Umbrella; Filigree butterfly brooch; Rings; Bangles; Link chains; Twist chains; and Drop earrings)

«Signs of Spring»

I was beginning to wonder if I'd imagined my grandparents having round-hole plug sockets when I was very little in the seventies and... well, looks like I might've been right.