Old UK Catalogues

This is a catalogue page featuring a selection of casual shoes for women. The shoes are displayed with descriptions of their materials, colours, and available sizes. The page design suggests a focus on comfort and everyday wear. (+Black Ballerina Black Casual Black Gaberdine Ballerina Blue Canvas Gibson Candy-Stripe Ballerina Crepe Sole Stroller Leather Tie Gibson Red Leather Ballerina Sherry Casual and Stone Leather Casual)

1958: Footwear from Drivers Family Bargain Club

(+Leather Tie Gibson; Red Leather Ballerina; Blue Canvas Gibson; Sherry Casual; Black Ballerina; Crepe Sole Stroller; Black Casual; Stone Leather Casual; Black Gaberdine Ballerina; and Candy-Stripe Ballerina)

This catalogue page features a range of products for outdoor activities, footwear, and cycle accessories. The page includes sports shoes, polished and cleated boots for rainy weather, and cycle dynamo lighting outfit, and a tricycle, aimed at children and adults for sports and general use. (+A Joy To Ride Boys' Cleated Soles Children's Polished Black Cycle Battery Set Cycle Dynamo Lighting Outfit Girls' & Ladies' Polished Black Men's Heavy Cleated Soles Smart Lightweight Streamlined Efficiency Toddlers' Polished Black and White Canvas Sports Shoes)

1953: Footwear, Outdoor Gear and Cycle Accessories from Worldwide

(+Men's Heavy Cleated Soles; Boys' Cleated Soles; Girls' & Ladies' Polished Black; Children's Polished Black; Toddlers' Polished Black; White Canvas Sports Shoes; Cycle Dynamo Lighting Outfit; Cycle Battery Set, and more)

This catalogue page features a variety of bedding and pillow options. Sheets, pillowcases and quilt covers are available in plain, dyed, flannellette and patterned styles. Mattress and divan base covers, as well as a selection of filled pillows, are also offered. The main focus is on quality and comfort, with different materials and designs to choose from. (+Candy-Striped Sheets And Pillowcases Continental Quilt Cover Also Available Deep-Dyed Dunlopillo Super-Comfort Pillow Duvet Cover Fogarty Pillow Nylon Quilted Mattress Cover & Nylon Divan Base Cover Pack Of Cotton Pillow Cases Pack Of Cotton Pillow Cases And Bolster Case Pair Of Foam Pillows Pastel-Dyed Printed Bedspread Quality Pillows Satin-Look Nylon Printed Bedspreads And Matching Sheets Printed And Plain Sheets-Pair Simulated Sheepskin Underblanket Sleepelux Quality Cotton Sheets & Pillowcases Sleepelux Terylene-Filled Pillow Smooth Nylon Sheet Set Stretch Cotton Mattress Cover Stretch Mattress Cover Three-Pair Pack Of Plain White Housewife-Style Pillowcases and Valanced Nylon Divan-Base Cover)

1978: Pillows & Covers, Bedding and Valances & Accessories from Family Album

(+Simulated Sheepskin Underblanket; Dunlopillo Super-Comfort Pillow; Pack Of Cotton Pillow Cases And Bolster Case; Stretch Cotton Mattress Cover; Nylon Quilted Mattress Cover & Nylon Divan Base Cover, and more)

This is a catalogue page showcasing Witney blankets, both all-wool and union (mixed fiber), in a variety of pastel colors and with different border types. The blankets are advertised as hardwearing and luxurious, suitable for matching bedroom schemes. Some are floral printed Witney union blankets with satin-bound ends. (+Blue Green Lilac Primrose Rose and White)

1963: Wool Witney, Witney Union and All Wool from Freemans

(+White; Rose; Lilac; Green; Primrose; and Blue)

This catalogue page from Meccano showcases the brand's engineering sets for boys. It features the Outfit K and Outfit L, complete with realistic working models. The page details various accessory outfits, allowing for expansion and progression. Additionally, the Meccano Red-Green Outfits are listed, along with prices for complete and accessory versions. A Meccano Lighting Set for illuminating models is also shown. (+00 000 00a 1 1a 2 2a 3 3a 4 4a 5 Cabinet 5 Carton 5a 6 Cabinet 6 Carton 6a Accessory Outfit 7 Cabinet Aa Accessory Outfit Accessory Outfit Ba Accessory Outfit Ga Ka Accessory Outfit Lighting Set No. X1a Converts No. X1 Outfit Into No. X2 Oa Outfit K Outfit L X1 and X2)

1934: Complete Outfits, Accessory Outfits, Outfits and Lighting Sets from Meccano

(+7 Cabinet; 6 Cabinet; 6 Carton; 5 Cabinet; 5 Carton; 4; 3; 2; 1; 000; 00; X2; X1; Ka Accessory Outfit; Accessory Outfit Ga; Accessory Outfit Ba; 6a Accessory Outfit; 5a; 4a; 3a; 2a; 1a; Oa; 00a, and more)

A vintage VG grocery store advertisement from 1974 offering budget bargains on various food and household items. Offers include soup, juice, jelly, baby powder, canned goods, and cleaning supplies. Budget Bargains at VG. CUT IT OUT AND TAKE IT WITH YOU. Offer not available in North West England Varieties as stocked. 152 oz 1/2 pt. pkt. 43/4OZ varieties as stocked 252 oz varieties as stocked 14 oz varieties as stocked Economy size To the VG Retailer, please accept this coupon against the purchase of Johnson's Baby Powder (economy size); only one coupon per product. Coupons will be redeemed by Johnson & Johnson Ltd., PO Box 38, Backhouse Rd, Nelson, Lancs. Offer closes April 6th 1974 Registered in England 203555. Registered Office: Johnson & Johnson Ltd, 260 Bath Rd, Slough, Bucks. JBP 7/74 Offer not available in N.W. England "I buy all my Frozen Foods at VG: no chance of a thaw" To the VG Retailer: please accept this coupon against the purchase of Mr. Sheen; only one coupon per product. Coupons will be redeemed by Reckitt & Colman Household Division, Premiums Dept., Dansom Lane, Hull HU8 7DS. Offer closes April 6th 1974, Registered in England 245015. MS 7/74 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Fuel and raw material shortages may result in certain offers being in short supply in some areas. All offers subject to availability beginning 25th March and ending 6th April. Prices subject to budget legislation. NOW EVEN MORE CONVENIENT

Advert Lucky Dip: Mar 1974: Budget Bargains ad from VG (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Quosh Orange Drink; Nestlé's Ideal Full Cream Evaporated Milk; Flaky Pastry Mix; Milk Chocolate Sandwich Biscuits; Short Pastry Mix; Mr. Sheen; Johnson's Baby Powder; Netherlands Salmon Spread, and more)

Slim Whitman, probably best known to a generation as the guy's whose singing causes the Martians' heads to explode in Mars Attacks, being featured in a UK Woolworths advert was not something I expected to see today.

This is a product catalogue page featuring electronics and jewelry. The main focus is a stereo cassette player, alongside various earrings and a polo shirt. The page also contains order forms and details on ordering and payment options. Klipsisuojat «Clip-on Protectors» LUXOR 9560 TYYLIKÄS KAKSIPESÄINEN STEREONAUHURI, PIKAKOPIOΙΝΤΙ «Luxor 9560 Stylish Double Cassette Stereo Recorder, Quick Copy» Läpikorvan suoja «Earring Protector» Mustaraidallinen Kilpikonnapoolo «Striped Turtle Neck Polo Shirt»

From Finland, 1990: Jewelry and Electronics from Postitar (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social)

(+Striped Turtle Neck Polo Shirt; Earring Protector; Clip-on Protectors; and Luxor 9560 Stylish Double Cassette Stereo Recorder, Quick Copy)

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This catalogue page features a variety of DIY tools, decorating supplies and hand tools from Black & Decker and other brands, including drills, saws, spanners, pliers, paint brushes, tool sets, and accessories. (+10" Compass Saw With Plastic Handle 10" Vice Grip Wrench 12" Tennon Saw With Plastic Handle 22" Handsaw With Plastic Handle 5-Piece Plier Set Adjustable Hacksaw Frame All Steel Claw Hammer Aluminium Girder Pattern Level Black & Decker BD 142 2-Speed Hammer Drill Black & Decker BD 551 Single Speed Hammer Drill Black & Decker BD430 Rechargeable Cordless Screwdriver Black & Decker D2002 Vertical Dr Stand Black & Decker “Handyman” 16-Piece Drill Bit Set Carpenter's Ratchet Brace Decorating Set Drop Forged Alloy Steel Ring Spanners Drop Forged Open-Ended Spanners Eclipse 3-In-1 Saw Electrical Soldering Iron With Replaceable Tip Hand Drill Measuring Tape Screwdriver Set Set Of 3 Paint Brushes Set Of Three Bevel Edged Wood Chisels Smoothing Plane Spiral Ratchet Pump Type Screwdriver Talco 2-Plumb Aluminium Spirit Level Talco 21-Piece Chrome Vanadiun Twist Drill Set Teknix 34-Piece Tool Set Test Rite 10-Piece Screwdriver Kit With Case and Window Decorating Set)

1985: Tools, Hand Tools and Decorating Supplies from Green Shield Stamps

(+Teknix 34-Piece Tool Set; Aluminium Girder Pattern Level; Talco 2-Plumb Aluminium Spirit Level; Eclipse 3-In-1 Saw; 10" Compass Saw With Plastic Handle; Adjustable Hacksaw Frame; 22" Handsaw With Plastic Handle, and more)

This catalogue page features a collection of swimwear and tops. The items are modelled by women in a poolside setting, creating a summery and fashionable vibe. Various styles of swimsuits and tops are featured, showcasing a range of designs and colors available for purchase. All reduced articles have been previously offered in our general Mail Order Catalogue and supplementary brochures for not less than 28 days though not necessarily in the preceding six months. (+Bare Tie-Neck Halter Bare, Buttoned-Up Sun-Top Fabulous Value! Brief Bikini Mesh-Knit Peasant Top Pirate-Striped Sun Top Plunge Line Bikini Sailing-Club Sun-Top Simple Scoop-Neck Tee Shirt Sleek Fitting Swimsuit and Swimsuit Without Cup Shapings)

1978: Tops and Swimwear from Family Album

(+Mesh-Knit Peasant Top; Sailing-Club Sun-Top; Bare, Buttoned-Up Sun-Top; Bare Tie-Neck Halter; Pirate-Striped Sun Top; Simple Scoop-Neck Tee Shirt; Sleek Fitting Swimsuit; Swimsuit Without Cup Shapings; Plunge Line Bikini; and Fabulous Value! Brief Bikini)

This catalogue page features vintage Dinky Toys, including classic cars like Rolls-Royce Phantom V, Mercedes-Benz 600, Range Rover, Mini Clubman, Ford Escort and Pink Panther from the TV series, and a Beach Buggy. The page promotes "Return of the Pink Panther" and showcases different models with their dimensions. (+Beach Buggy Ford Escort Mercedes-Benz 600 Mini Clubman Pink Panther From The TV Series Range Rover and Rolls-Royce Phantom V)

1975: Classic Cars and Toys from Dinky

(+Rolls-Royce Phantom V; Mercedes-Benz 600; Range Rover; Mini Clubman; Ford Escort; Pink Panther From The TV Series; and Beach Buggy)

This is an advertisement for country albums and tapes available at Woolworth for only £1.99. The sale features country singers Don Williams, Dolly Parton, Slim Whitman, and Tammy Wynette. The advertisement also features a Star Cars Competition. Best country pickin's at Woolworth. Join the Pickwick Country Stampede to Woolworth! There's a host of stars in the range, with single LP's only £1.99. A great idea for Mother's Day! And don't forget the Stars Cars Competition-on now. (Closes April 30th.) SINGLE LP's and TAPES ONLY £1.99 Everybody needs WOOLWORTH these days! And Woolco Items subject to availability. Some items at larger stores only. Price and availability of advertised products may be different in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands.

Advert Lucky Dip: Mar 1980: Country LPs and Tapes ad from Woolworth (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Country LPs; Country Tapes; Don Williams Albums; Dolly Parton Albums; Slim Whitman Albums; and Tammy Wynette albums)

«Best country pickin's at Woolworth.»

This catalogue page showcases a variety of children's clothing items, including sleeping suits, knitwear, cotton sets, dresses, and interlock pilchers. The items are presented with descriptions of their materials, designs, and available sizes, accompanied by prices. (+Attractive Frock Check Cotton Set Comfortable Sleeping Suit Cosy Warmth Exceptionally Colourful Floral Design Nightdress Frock And Knickers Girls' Pyjamas Matinee Coat Pilchers Popular Shape Frock and Two-Piece Sleeping Suit)

1953: ChildrensWear from Worldwide

(+Girls' Pyjamas; Check Cotton Set; Attractive Frock; Popular Shape Frock; Exceptionally Colourful; Frock And Knickers; Pilchers; Two-Piece Sleeping Suit; Matinee Coat; Cosy Warmth; Floral Design Nightdress; and Comfortable Sleeping Suit)

This page from a children's toy catalogue features a wide variety of games and educational toys, categorized broadly into toys and games, and art supplies. The items range from classic board games to electronic toys and creative play sets. The catalogue showcases vibrant images of each product, with prices clearly listed. ALLO...DOCTEUR? «Allo... Doctor?» CHERCHER «Search» CYCLOGRAPHE «Cyclograph» ECOLEG BUISSONNIERE «Bush School» ELECTRO JUNIOR «Electro Junior» HAUT LA MAIN! «High Five!» IMPRIMERIE WALT DISNEY «Walt Disney Printing» LA FERME A MOULER «The Farm to Mold» LE COIFFEUR «The Hairdresser» LES JEUX DU MERCREDI «Wednesday Games» MA PREMIERE MONTRE «My First Watch» MES PREMIERS MOTS «My First Words» PECHE A LA LIGNE «Fishing Line» PERDS PAS LA BOULE «Don't Lose the Ball» RECHARGE PLAY DOH «Play Doh Refill» ROLLYPRINT «Rollyprint» SNACK A MODELER «Snack to Model» TELOR «Telor» TOP 4 «Top 4»

From France, #Christmas 1983: Toys & Games and Art & Craft Supplies from Unknown (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social)

(+Rollyprint; My First Watch; Allo... Doctor?; The Hairdresser; The Farm to Mold; Snack to Model; Bush School; Search; High Five!; Don't Lose the Ball, and more)

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One of the lasting regrets of my life is I wasn’t allowed a pair of kung fu pyjamas.

This catalog page displays various competition cars, with images of each model and their corresponding names. The page also includes diagrams of some of the car features. (+'E' Type Jaguar Ferrari Berlinetta 250 Le Mans Ford Mustang Competition Model Lotus Elan Hard Top M.G.B, Gt Competition Model Marcos Volvo 1800 Gt and Porsche Carrera 6)

1967: Competition Cars from Corgi

(+Porsche Carrera 6; Ferrari Berlinetta 250 Le Mans; Ford Mustang Competition Model; Lotus Elan Hard Top; 'E' Type Jaguar; Marcos Volvo 1800 Gt; and M.G.B, Gt Competition Model)

This catalogue page features a range of clothing items for men and boys, including shirts, pyjamas, raincoats, and underwear. The styles are retro, with bright colours and geometric patterns. (+Briefs Pack Bright Red Lightweight Jacket Judo-Style Boys' Pyjamas Madras Check Shirt Men's Athletic Vest Pack Men's Judo-Style Pyjamas Nylon Kagoule Quilted Nylon Anorak Tailored-Fit Shirt Three-Pair Pack Of Nylon Motif Briefs Two-Pair Briefs Pack Warm Hard-Wearing Work Shirt and Weather Cheaters Raincoat)

1978: Clothing, Underwear and Accessories from Family Album

(+Quilted Nylon Anorak; Nylon Kagoule; Weather Cheaters Raincoat; Bright Red Lightweight Jacket; Men's Judo-Style Pyjamas; Warm Hard-Wearing Work Shirt; Tailored-Fit Shirt; Madras Check Shirt; Judo-Style Boys' Pyjamas, and more)

Well there's a core memory from my childhood. I always played around with all the buttons when it was turned off. Wasn't allowed to touch it otherwise. 😆

This catalogue page features various pieces of sports equipment, including treadmills, home fitness systems and weights. The items are all available for home delivery. (+Body Sculpture "2500" Treadmill D.P. Ergometer Electronic Treadmill D.P. Strider York "1001" Fitness System York "2001" Complete Fitness System York "2001" Home Fitness Centre With Pec Mate York "6600" Bench With Leg Curl York "7500" Bench And Squat Dip Attachment York 15Kg Dumbell Set York 22.6Kg Vinyl Weight Set York 32Kg Barbell/Dumbell Set and York Weightlifting Gloves)

1991: Fitness Equipment, Treadmills and Home Fitness Systems from Argos

(+York "7500" Bench And Squat Dip Attachment; York "6600" Bench With Leg Curl; York Weightlifting Gloves; York 32Kg Barbell/Dumbell Set; York 22.6Kg Vinyl Weight Set; York 15Kg Dumbell Set; D.P. Strider, and more)

This is a catalogue page for Scalextric, manufactured in England by Hornby Hobbies, and designed by Guyatt/Jenkins Limited. It includes an image of cars and copyright information. (+Scalextric)

1979: Toys And Hobbies, Brands And Products and Manufacturing Information from Scalextric

(+Scalextric)

This catalogue page features various Hi-Fi systems from Fidelity and Binatone, ranging from integrated rack systems and tower systems to portable stereo components. The products vary in features, from tape players to radio and turntable capabilities, as well as speakers. (+Deluxe Portable Integrated Stereo Component System Is20 Shelf Top Hi-Fi Performance Stereo System Is25 Integrated Rack System Music Centre Power-Pack Music Centre Stereo Tower Stereo Tower System Mk II and Studio Five)

1983: Audio Systems and Stereo Components from Shoppers World

(+Studio Five; Stereo Tower System Mk II; Stereo Tower; Is25 Integrated Rack System; Power-Pack Music Centre; Is20 Shelf Top Hi-Fi Performance Stereo System; Deluxe Portable Integrated Stereo Component System; and Music Centre)

This catalogue page promotes Hollywood Sega games across various platforms. It lists titles based on popular movies and characters, including Terminator, Batman, Ghostbusters, and Indiana Jones. The page is designed to engage readers with the tagline "Hollywood heroes are back in business". (+Aliens III Back To The Future II Back To The Future III Batman Batman Returns Buck Rogers Dick Tracy Ghostbusters Indiana Jones Moonwalker Rambo III Terminator and Young Indy)

1992: Master System Ii Games, Mega Drive Games and Game Gear Games from SEGA

(+Terminator; Rambo III; Moonwalker; Indiana Jones; Ghostbusters; Dick Tracy; Back To The Future III; Back To The Future II; Aliens III; Buck Rogers; Batman; Young Indy; and Batman Returns)

This is a multi-advertisement from the Radio Times magazine issue dated February 28, 1941. It features products from the Radio Times itself, BBC, De Reszke, and Batchelor's. The BBC at war 26 RADIO TIMES, ISSUE DATED FEBRUARY 28 THE STORY OF The BBC at war Behind the unceasing warfare against the enemy from the aerials of the BBC is a story of tremendous effort and high courage that grips the imagination. There are war correspondents on every front. There are announ ceers and programme directors who work, eat and sleep in their offices for days on end with amazing endurance. There are great occasions when a broadcast talk by one of our leaders thrills the world. The epic of the BBC in arms is told in detail in the BBC Handbook for 1941 by the men who direct the great campaign. This 160-page book is packed with facts, figures and human stories, and it is lavishly illus trated. Every man and woman will find it interesting to many its information will be indispensable. The BBC Handbook, 1941 will be published on 6th March ★ The BBC Handbook for 1941 contains 128 pages of text and 31 pages of illustrations, crown octavo. The price is 2/- from booksellers, book stalls and newsagents, or 2/4, including postage, direct from BBC Publi cations, (RT 70), Scarle Road, Wembley, Middx. ★ PLACE AN ORDER FOR YOUR COPY Now, as always, the best value on the market De Reszke MINORS The Aristocrat of CIGARETTES Still made from pre-war stocks of fine tobaccos, carefully selected and stored in large quantities to ensure that the De Reszke standard of quality is maintained. ID 10 FOR 2 Cork-tipped as well as Plain ISSUED BY GODFREY PHILLIPS LTD, In wartime too.. THE HOUSEHOLD NAME FOR ENGLISH CANNED FRUITS & VEGETABLES Maximum nutriment at minimum cost of time, trouble and preparation Always Ready Always Welcome But insist on BATCHELOR'S Printed in England by WATERLOW & SONS, LTD., Twyford Abbey Road, Park Royal, N.W.10, and published by the BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION at The ...

Advert Lucky Dip: Feb 1941: - February 28, 1941 ad from Radio Times (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+De Reszke Minors Cigarettes; Batchelor's Canned Fruits & Vegetables; and BBC Handbook, 1941)

«The BBC at war»

This catalogue page features a selection of curtains and curtaining materials in various colors and patterns. The page includes details on ready-made curtains, cross-dyed brocade curtains, and reversible barkweave curtaining. Information regarding matching yardage and ordering instructions is also included. (+David Whitehead Ready-Made Barkweave Curtains Heavy Quality Reversible Barkweave Curtaining Ready-Made Curtains In Cross-Dyed Brocade and Ready-Made Heavy Barkweave Curtains)

1970: Curtains, Matching Yardage and Curtaining Material from Freemans

(+David Whitehead Ready-Made Barkweave Curtains; Ready-Made Curtains In Cross-Dyed Brocade; Ready-Made Heavy Barkweave Curtains; and Heavy Quality Reversible Barkweave Curtaining)

Hey, you, the Rock Steady Crew, b-boys, breakers, electric boogaloo.......

This catalog page offers a variety of clip art and educational software. The clip art section features collections of graphics ranging from historical images to wedding pictures. The education section includes language learning programs and translation tools. It provides a variety of options for users looking to enhance their creative projects or language skills. (+Attention Grabbers BCM Floral Fancies Bible View Clip Art Borders, Corners, and Frames, Oh My! Clip Art Cornucopia Clipit Vol 1 Dalton's Military Art Images Fabulous Borders, Frames, and Corners: Series 1 Fabulous Borders, Frames, and Corners: Series 2 German Word Builder v1.11 Graphics Library #1 Hornback Artwork Hunting and Fishing Graphics Vol 1 and 6 Japanese Tutor v1.2 Jorj VA-1/0-1 Mixed Clip Art Collection Ole! Rewarding Spanish v10-94 Skier Graphics Sampler 1 Softscenes Artwork v2.0 Wedding Pictures Wisdom of the Ages v2.7 and Word Translator v3.52)

From America, 1995: ClipArt and Education from The Software Labs (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social)

(+Dalton's Military Art Images; Skier Graphics Sampler 1; Wedding Pictures; Attention Grabbers; Mixed Clip Art Collection; Hornback Artwork; Softscenes Artwork v2.0, and more)

This catalogue page showcases a variety of stereo radio cassette recorders from different brands, including Murphy, Philips, Sharp, and Akai. The page provides information on features, specifications, and pricing for each model. (+Akai Murphy Philips Cu-booster and Sharp)

1985: Hi-Fi Equipment, Audio and General from Great Universal

(+Philips Cu-booster; Akai; Murphy; and Sharp)

This catalog page showcases a variety of clothing for boys and adults. It features jackets, trousers, shorts, and jeans in different styles and fabrics. There is a sports holdall. Prices and code numbers are included for ordering. (+Boys' Terylene/Viscose School Shorts Check Trousers Flared Trousers Jeans Plain Trousers Small Boys' Bomber Jacket Small Boys' Ski Jacket and Sports Holdall)

1976: Fashion, Accessories and Outerwear from Littlewoods

(+Flared Trousers; Check Trousers; Plain Trousers; Boys' Terylene/Viscose School Shorts; Jeans; Small Boys' Ski Jacket; Small Boys' Bomber Jacket; and Sports Holdall)

This catalogue page features a variety of household items, including oil heaters, storage solutions like food safes and cabinets, and furniture and accessory items, such as hall stands, magazine holders, vegetable racks and bird cages. The products are presented with product names and prices. (+Bird Cage And Stand Bird Cage And Stand Set Cosmic Radiant Oil Heater Cosy Convector Oil Heater Folding Magazine Holder Hall Stand Housewives' Storage Set Steel Wire Shoe Rack Tala Bread And Cake Cabinet Tala Food Safe Tala Gadget Pack Two-Tier Dish-Drainer and Vegetable Rack)

1960: Home Furnishings and Heating & Storage from Bollin House

(+Bird Cage And Stand; Bird Cage And Stand Set; Hall Stand; Folding Magazine Holder; Vegetable Rack; Two-Tier Dish-Drainer; Steel Wire Shoe Rack; Tala Gadget Pack; Cosmic Radiant Oil Heater; Cosy Convector Oil Heater, and more)

An advertisement for BSA bicycles features a jungle scene with an elephant and an ape fighting over a tree. Text mentions Tanganyika (now Tanzania) and Tanga, and encourages BSA bicycle owners to pedal happily along modern roads. The ad also notes that BSA bicycles have been short in supply. THE BICYCLE YOU CAN'T BEAT! From Tanganyika comes one of the strangest stories ever told. There a famous hunter witnessed a furious battle between an elephant and a giant ape in the vast forests covering the middle slopes of Kilimanjaro. The ape, squatting at the foot of a tree, was disturbed by the elephant, and with monstrous fangs displayed, made one swift leap and seized on the elephant's trunk, biting it ferociously, while the elephant trumpeted madly as it lunged to and fro trying to dislodge the ape. At last the ape dropped off, but kept turning back and snariing with rage as it lumbered away. It is a far cry from these wild scenes to the port of Tanga, with its modern roads along which fortunate B.S.A. owners pedal happily - though of course B.S.A. Bicycles have been short over there just as they have here. But keep in touch with your dealer - he will soon be able to supply you. B.S.A. Cycles Ltd., Birmingham, 11.

Advert Lucky Dip: Feb 1946: B.S.A. Bicycle ad from BSA (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social)

«THE BICYCLE YOU CAN'T BEAT!»