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Post by murphthesurf on Jun 8, 2020 9:38:25 GMT
Just accidentally found another one for Smiths Crisps, and this is a totally new one on me - never seen it before - Singing Spuds!
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Post by murphthesurf on Jun 8, 2020 10:16:09 GMT
In the run up to Christmas it wouldn't be the same without a the regular Saturday trip to Hanley and spending as much time as possible in Bratt and Dykes toy dept playing their demo Raving Bonkers game in the hope of finding one under the tree. Never happened. Bratt and Dykes - now that’s a blast from the past (unless they’re still going, I wouldn’t know). And Brookfields. A gorgeous store, Linxy (I had two fantastic evening dresses & loads of other things from there), although Huntbach's was better! Went to Huntbach's every Saturday with my mother & grandmother & waited for them whilst they had their hair done - the salon manageress was called Mrs (Mavis) Yearsley - very old school, and the hairdressers who worked there were all called 'Miss…..' + whatever their surname was - there were no first name terms. I can remember it all crystal clearly. Next to the salon, which was on the top floor, was Huntbach's restaurant, where we often went for lunch or afternoon tea when their hair was finished - the chairs in there were all green 'lloyd loom' chairs, and their fruit scones were/are still the best I've ever had. Had some fabulous clothes and accessories from Huntbach's, including a classic gold evening bag which I've still got, and the first perfume I ever bought. The store had a lift, manned by a man in a Huntbach's uniform and hat - I can still exactly visualise the whole store inside as if it were yesterday. Brookfields was a wonderful and very large kitchen equipment/hardware, etc., store in Dresden (I think that area would be classed as Dresden) and they sadly closed down about 6 months ago when the owner, John, retired after working there all his life. I often used to pop over there for kitcheny stuff, and they were excellent.
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Post by somersetstokie on Jun 8, 2020 10:25:11 GMT
Huntbach's Store was one of the wonders of Hanley from the end of the 19th century onwards. It was even mentioned and immortalised in Arnold Bennet's novel, "The Feud". I remember it from its later years when it was becoming a little rundown, and of course its life ended in 1985 when it was demolished to make way for the Potteries Shopping centre.
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Post by Linx on Jun 8, 2020 17:27:22 GMT
Bratt and Dykes - now that’s a blast from the past (unless they’re still going, I wouldn’t know). And Brookfields. A gorgeous store, Linxy (I had two fantastic evening dresses & loads of other things from there), although Huntbach's was better! Went to Huntbach's every Saturday with my mother & grandmother & waited for them whilst they had their hair done - the salon manageress was called Mrs (Mavis) Yearsley - very old school, and the hairdressers who worked there were all called 'Miss…..' + whatever their surname was - there were no first name terms. I can remember it all crystal clearly. Next to the salon, which was on the top floor, was Huntbach's restaurant, where we often went for lunch or afternoon tea when their hair was finished - the chairs in there were all green 'lloyd loom' chairs, and their fruit scones were/are still the best I've ever had. Had some fabulous clothes and accessories from Huntbach's, including a classic gold evening bag which I've still got, and the first perfume I ever bought. The store had a lift, manned by a man in a Huntbach's uniform and hat - I can still exactly visualise the whole store inside as if it were yesterday. Brookfields was a wonderful and very large kitchen equipment/hardware, etc., store in Dresden (I think that area would be classed as Dresden) and they sadly closed down about 6 months ago when the owner, John, retired after working there all his life. I often used to pop over there for kitcheny stuff, and they were excellent. Cripes, Smurph! You make it sound like the 1930s in that there London, or part of an Ealing Comedy. Hard to believe we’re talking Up ‘Anley. I only remember Brookfields as a toy shop. I wasn’t really interested in cookware when I was 10! Cookware shops are as rare as greengrocers these days, though. Victims of supermarkets.
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Post by mrcoke on Jun 8, 2020 20:06:13 GMT
Huntbach's Store was one of the wonders of Hanley from the end of the 19th century onwards. It was even mentioned and immortalised in Arnold Bennet's novel, "The Feud". I remember it from its later years when it was becoming a little rundown, and of course its life ended in 1985 when it was demolished to make way for the Potteries Shopping centre. I still have memories of going shopping with my mother on Saturday mornings to Lewis's, Woolys, Huntbach's, Bratt & Dyke, a book shop I can't remember (Webberley's?), and best of all Sherwins.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2020 1:40:56 GMT
Just accidentally found another one for Smiths Crisps, and this is a totally new one on me - never seen it before - Singing Spuds! I remember that one For some reason always remember Klaus and Cafe Hag
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Post by somersetstokie on Jun 9, 2020 9:02:12 GMT
The most famous and successful TV coffee advert featured the "Gold Blend" couple. This was a British television advertising campaign for Nescafé Gold Blend instant coffee. The original campaign ran for 12 45-second installments between 1987 and 1993. It starred Anthony Head and Sharon Maughan as neighbours Tony and Sharon, a couple who begin a slow-burning romance over a cup of the advertised coffee. The ads were in a serial format, with each ad ending on a cliffhanger. The commercials were extremely popular, and as time went on, the appearance of a new installment would merit considerable media attention. The ads were developed by McCann Erickson. They are one of the most famous examples of serialized advertising.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jun 9, 2020 9:10:05 GMT
Irn Bru - made in Scotland from Girders Wrigleys spearmint gum - Great to chew even better to share I could do with a D Lilt - it’s a totally tropical taste Soft mints - Hey Mr Soft
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Post by Linx on Jun 9, 2020 9:14:26 GMT
The most famous and successful TV coffee advert featured the "Gold Blend" couple. This was a British television advertising campaign for Nescafé Gold Blend instant coffee. The original campaign ran for 12 45-second installments between 1987 and 1993. It starred Anthony Head and Sharon Maughan as neighbours Tony and Sharon, a couple who begin a slow-burning romance over a cup of the advertised coffee. The ads were in a serial format, with each ad ending on a cliffhanger. The commercials were extremely popular, and as time went on, the appearance of a new installment would merit considerable media attention. The ads were developed by McCann Erickson. They are one of the most famous examples of serialized advertising. I always preferred Papa and Nicole in the Renault Clio adverts. Well, to be perhaps more accurate, just Nicole 😈
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2020 9:20:15 GMT
The most famous and successful TV coffee advert featured the "Gold Blend" couple. This was a British television advertising campaign for Nescafé Gold Blend instant coffee. The original campaign ran for 12 45-second installments between 1987 and 1993. It starred Anthony Head and Sharon Maughan as neighbours Tony and Sharon, a couple who begin a slow-burning romance over a cup of the advertised coffee. The ads were in a serial format, with each ad ending on a cliffhanger. The commercials were extremely popular, and as time went on, the appearance of a new installment would merit considerable media attention. The ads were developed by McCann Erickson. They are one of the most famous examples of serialized advertising. She is/was married to Shoestring.Bet he never knew of the coffee shenanigans going on when he was out solving crimes in Bristol. I sat next to Anthony Head's brother, Murray Head at the Albert Hall once. Bloody splendid chap.
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Post by somersetstokie on Jun 9, 2020 9:38:54 GMT
Quote: " I always preferred Papa and Nicole in the Renault Clio adverts. Well, to be perhaps more accurate, just Nicole 😈
Like this one?
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Post by raythesailor on Jun 9, 2020 9:55:26 GMT
Not been through the previous five pages but I remember when I was young the popular phrase; “Ah Bisto”
It was almost an accepted phrase for anything that tasted nice 😀⚓️
Maybe someone cleverer than me could post a link
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Post by murphthesurf on Jun 9, 2020 10:52:32 GMT
Not been through the previous five pages but I remember when I was young the popular phrase; “Ah Bisto” It was almost an accepted phrase for anything that tasted nice 😀⚓️ Maybe someone cleverer than me could post a link Oh, but you're doing yourself a huge disservice, Raymondo - it's not everyone who knows how to steer a nuclear-powered submarine…. ( oh, I think Dutchy does, too.....) Anyway, here y'are, Cap'n, and the bonus is that we can see the wonderful Liz Smith in action:
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Post by murphthesurf on Jun 9, 2020 11:01:36 GMT
Irn Bru - made in Scotland from Girders Wrigleys spearmint gum - Great to chew even better to share I could do with a D Lilt - it’s a totally tropical taste Soft mints - Hey Mr SoftOkay, then, Badge, I'll see you on the Wrigleys and Soft mints and raise you.... "Murray mints, Murray mints, too……????????" (Bet everyone remembers this one:)
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Post by Clayton Wood on Jun 9, 2020 15:39:06 GMT
Not been through the previous five pages but I remember when I was young the popular phrase; “Ah Bisto” It was almost an accepted phrase for anything that tasted nice 😀⚓️ Maybe someone cleverer than me could post a link Oh, but you're doing yourself a huge disservice, Raymondo - it's not everyone who knows how to steer a nuclear-powered submarine…. ( oh, I think Dutchy does, too.....) Anyway, here y'are, Cap'n, and the bonus is that we can see the wonderful Liz Smith in action:
Can surely be only one ad for a salty old dog Aye aye, Cap'n!
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Post by JoeinOz on Jun 10, 2020 4:51:00 GMT
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Post by JoeinOz on Jun 10, 2020 4:53:49 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2020 8:54:35 GMT
In the run up to Christmas it wouldn't be the same without a the regular Saturday trip to Hanley and spending as much time as possible in Bratt and Dykes toy dept playing their demo Raving Bonkers game in the hope of finding one under the tree. Never happened. Bratt and Dykes - now that’s a blast from the past (unless they’re still going, I wouldn’t know). And Brookfields. Ah, Brookfields toy shop - I spent many happy times in there. I never went in to the hardware shop until many years later. Sad that it's gone as well now.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2020 21:23:41 GMT
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 11, 2020 5:24:01 GMT
Reminds me of the Harp Lager ads. "Stays sharp to the Bottom of the Glass". No it didn't it was bloody dreadful stuff. I worked for Greene King who made it under licence. They converted a perfectly good brewery in Biggleswade to make it, that failed because Harp was crap then that got bulldozed to make way for an ASDA store, progress eh!.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2020 5:44:48 GMT
Reminds me of the Harp Lager ads. "Stays sharp to the Bottom of the Glass". No it didn't it was bloody dreadful stuff. I worked for Greene King who made it under licence. They converted a perfectly good brewery in Biggleswade to make it, that failed because Harp was crap then that got bulldozed to make way for an ASDA store, progress eh!. I loved it. A pint of Harp in NY pubs was lovely. Was it brewed elsewhere there I take it? To be fair though I do like Fray Bentos pies and Pot Noodles so maybe not the right person to judge.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 11, 2020 9:30:56 GMT
Reminds me of the Harp Lager ads. "Stays sharp to the Bottom of the Glass". No it didn't it was bloody dreadful stuff. I worked for Greene King who made it under licence. They converted a perfectly good brewery in Biggleswade to make it, that failed because Harp was crap then that got bulldozed to make way for an ASDA store, progress eh!. I loved it. A pint of Harp in NY pubs was lovely. Was it brewed elsewhere there I take it? To be fair though I do like Fray Bentos pies and Pot Noodles so maybe not the right person to judge. Fair point. I was a Free Trade sales rep for the brewery and it was a difficult sell, everyone wanted Kronenbourg.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 14, 2020 14:26:39 GMT
Brutus Jeans (whatever happened to them). Each one of those ads was akin to soft porn. If anyone can dig out the one with the two globe CCTV cameras following the girl!.
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Post by funkydung on Jun 14, 2020 17:13:34 GMT
Put a tiger in your tank (Esso)
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jun 14, 2020 17:20:11 GMT
I feel like Chicken Tonight, Chicken Tonight!!!! The one with Ian Wright playing some posh bloke then impersonation a chicken🤣 It was disgusting stuff mind🤮
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Post by napperwainwright on Jun 14, 2020 19:18:09 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2020 19:30:21 GMT
Brutus Jeans (whatever happened to them). Each one of those ads was akin to soft porn. If anyone can dig out the one with the two globe CCTV cameras following the girl!.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 14, 2020 19:37:42 GMT
Brutus Jeans (whatever happened to them). Each one of those ads was akin to soft porn. If anyone can dig out the one with the two globe CCTV cameras following the girl!. I watched that a couple of times just to make sure. Thanks.
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Post by marylandstoke on Jun 14, 2020 19:58:07 GMT
I watched that a couple of times just to make sure. Thanks. Probably best if you don’t try to operate heavy machinery for two to four hours eh Chuff?
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Post by wagsastokie on Jun 17, 2020 6:51:51 GMT
Reminds me of the Harp Lager ads. "Stays sharp to the Bottom of the Glass". No it didn't it was bloody dreadful stuff. I worked for Greene King who made it under licence. They converted a perfectly good brewery in Biggleswade to make it, that failed because Harp was crap then that got bulldozed to make way for an ASDA store, progress eh!. Sold a lot of harp in my day was In all courage / John smiths pubs at one time then John smiths brought out hoffmister with The follow the bear adverts Happy days
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