Old UK Christmas Catalogues

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Running from September 16th to Christmas Day each year, displays random double-page spreads from Christmas catalogues from the past hundred years or so. A Festive version of @OldUKCatalogues.bsky.social

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#Christmas 2003: Home & Books and Fashion from Marks and Spencer

(+Shimmering Gold Organza Bag; Magnolia Purse; Mien Cosmetic Duo; Winter Spice Gift Set; Foot Tonic Brush Gift Set; Camellia Gift Box; Edwardian Lady Diary; Edwardian Lady Calendar; Edwardian Lady Jotter; Diaries Black, and more)

This catalog page features a variety of products for women, including accessories, books, clothing, and cosmetics. The items are categorized for a gift-giving occasion, likely Christmas, with the theme 'little extras she'll love'. (+Angora With Cashmere Slipper Socks Camellia Gift Box Christmas Teddy Socks Cocktails Book Diamanté Heart Mini Diaries Black Diaries Fuschia Diaries Striped Edwardian Lady Calendar Edwardian Lady Diary Edwardian Lady Jotter Feather Trim String Foot Tonic Brush Gift Set Funky Nail File Set Magnolia Purse Mien Cosmetic Duo Photo Holder Pilates Book Pom Pom String Shimmering Gold Organza Bag Shining Star Socks Ten Minute Toning Book Winter Spice Gift Set and Yoga Book)
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#Christmas 1987: For Her and For Him from Boots

(+Christian Dior - Poison; Chanel - No 5 Eau De Toilette; Yves St. Laurent - Opium; Nina Ricci - Nina; Rochas - Byzance; Calvin Klein - Obsession; Cacharel - Loulou; Cacharel - Anais Anais; Vanderbilt; Paco Rabanne After Shave, and more)

This is a catalogue page featuring a selection of fragrances for both men and women, marketed as Christmas gifts. Each fragrance is listed with a price, and is grouped into two sections: 'The Christmas Male' and 'The Body Beautiful'. (+Azzaro Pour Homme After Shave Boss After Shave Cacharel - Anais Anais Cacharel - Loulou Calvin Klein - Obsession Chanel - No 5 Eau De Toilette Christian Dior - Poison Drakkar Noir After Shave Kouros After Shave Lacoste After Shave Nina Ricci - Nina Paco Rabanne After Shave Pierre Cardin After Shave Quorum After Shave Rochas - Byzance Vanderbilt Xeryus De Givenchy After Shave and Yves St. Laurent - Opium)
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#Christmas 1992: Furniture, Home Decor and Bedding from Habitat

(+Wardrobe; Linen Press; Six Drawer Chest; Five Drawer Tallboy; Three Drawer Chest; Helensborough Handwoven Rattan Chair In Washed White; Bedside Cabinet; Five Foot Bed; Four Foot Six Inch Bed; Three Foot Bed, and more)

This is a catalogue page advertising a range of bedroom furniture and home decor items. It includes beds, chests, cabinets, a rattan chair, and bed linen. The furniture is described as being made from high-quality durable white-washed Scandinavian pine. Accessories such as lamps, mirrors, and decor are also featured. (+Bedside Cabinet Carina Bedlinen Decoys Double Duvet Cover Driftwood Mirror Five Drawer Tallboy Five Foot Bed Four Foot Six Inch Bed Helensborough Handwoven Rattan Chair In Washed White Large Double Duvet Cover Linen Press Scavo Bianco Textured Ceramic Lampbase Single Duvet Cover Six Drawer Chest Three Drawer Chest Three Foot Bed Wardrobe and White Wooden Textured Candlesticks)
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#Christmas 1999: Dresses & Skirts and Tops from Littlewoods

(+Strappy Mesh Dress with Embroidery Detail and Foil Lining; Elegant Double Layered Look Dress; Strappy, Velour Trim, Double Layered Dress; Beautiful Embroidered Lace Dress; and Fashionable Ruched Top)

This catalogue page features various women's dresses, skirts, and tops, showcasing fabrics and textures for the Christmas season. There is also a size guide. (+Beautiful Embroidered Lace Dress Elegant Double Layered Look Dress Fashionable Ruched Top Strappy Mesh Dress with Embroidery Detail and Foil Lining and Strappy, Velour Trim, Double Layered Dress)
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#Christmas 1990: Chocolates, Sweet Treats and Desserts from Sainsbury's

(+Belgian Chocolates; Belgian Truffles; Belgian Cointreau And Cognac Truffles; Luxury Belgian Chocolates; Chocolate Assortment; Special Selection; Smooth French Truffles; Assorted Truffles, and more)

This catalogue page showcases a variety of Sainsbury's Belgian chocolates, truffles, and assorted chocolate collections. It features products of different sizes and types, all presented as exquisite gifts. Prices are listed for each product. (+Assorted Truffles Belgian Chocolates Belgian Cointreau And Cognac Truffles Belgian Truffles Chocolate Assortment Family Assortment Carton Family Assortment Jar Luxury Belgian Chocolates Smooth French Truffles and Special Selection)
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#Christmas 1999: Home & Personal, Electronics & Office and Fashion & Accessories from Littlewoods

(+Corby Trouser Press; Babebox; Millennium Lighter; Metallic Box Set; Big Job Cosmetic Set; Ultimate Cosmetic Set; Spirit Of St Louis Wall Clock; Spirit Of St Louis Pen Set; Jewellery Box, and more)

This catalog page showcases a variety of products, including electronic organizers and crossword puzzles, furniture like jewelry cabinets, trouser presses, and accessories, as well as various cosmetics and personal grooming items. The page also includes fashion items like bags. (+Babebox Big Job Cosmetic Set Carrysac Corby Trouser Press Cosmetic Set Cyber Fishin' Game Electronic Crossword Electronic Dictionary File Organiser Four-Piece Cosmetic Set Hadson 'Budweiser' Lighter Handbag Jewellery Box Jewellery Cabinet Manicure/Cosmetic Brush Case Metallic Box Set Millennium Lighter Paper And Electronic Organiser Set Pocket Crossword Puzzle Solver Pyramid Nail Varnish Set Spellchecker Thesaurus Spirit Of St Louis Pen Set Spirit Of St Louis Travel Alarm Clock Spirit Of St Louis Wall Clock Styling Gift Set Ultimate Cosmetic Set and Wonderbag)
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#Christmas 1981: Just For Fun and Silly Novelties from Hamleys

(+Own Christmas Crackers; Laughing Ghost Hand Money Box; Spinning Bow Tie; Talking Refrigerator; De Luxe Mixed Nuts; Trick Glass; Bang Gun; Party Poppers; Light-Up Bow Tie; Clammy Hand; Spraying Bow Tie; Creeping Golf Ball, and more)

This catalogue page features a selection of novelty and gag items. There is a variety of tricks, practical jokes, and fun items, like party supplies, joke toys, and surprise items, all aimed at providing amusement and laughter. There are fun items like the Hamleys Christmas pack, party streamers, and joke items like Crazy Eyes and the Clammy Hand. (+Bang Gun Clammy Hand Crazy Eyes Creeping Golf Ball Custard Pie Silly Foam Spray De Luxe Mixed Nuts Giant Comb Goofy Golf Ball Joke Stocking Jumbo Thumb Ketchup Bottle Laughing Ghost Hand Money Box Light-Up Bow Tie Magic Lamp Own Christmas Crackers Party Poppers Party Streamer Spray Special Christmas Pack Spinning Bow Tie Spraying Bow Tie Talking Refrigerator Trick Glass and Whoopee Cushion)
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#Christmas 1995: Classic Gifts, Sounds Of Christmas and Showstoppers from WH Smith

(+José Carreras Serenata; Herbert Von Karajan Adagio; Mario Lanza The Ultimate Collection; Jussi Björling The Ultimate Collection; Julian Lloyd Webber Cradle Song; The Puccini Experience, and more)

This catalogue page showcases a selection of showstopper soundtracks, sounds of Christmas albums and classic gifts. It features a variety of music CDs across different genres, from popular movie soundtracks to traditional Christmas carols and classical compositions. The page is designed to promote music as gifts, particularly for the Christmas season. There are special Christmas prices (SCP) in store. (+A Feather On The Breath Of God Absolute Musicals Batman Forever Best Of The Proms Blood Brothers Buddy Cecilia Bartoli A Portrait Christmas Pan Pipes Christmas With Kiri Cinema Classics Classic Ads Volume II Crazy For You Favourite Chopin Forrest Gump Harry Secombe My Favourite Carols Herbert Von Karajan Adagio Huddersfield Choral Society The Carols Album José Carreras Serenata Julian Lloyd Webber Cradle Song Jussi Björling The Ultimate Collection King's College Choir Christmas Carols From King's Lesley Garrett A Soprano In Red Little Donkey And Other Favourite Children's Carols Mario Lanza The Ultimate Collection Meditation Nat King Cole & Dean Martin Christmas With Nat & Dean Oliver! Orff Carmina Burana Pretty Woman Pulp Fiction Tasmin Little Virtuoso Violin Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker The A-Z Of Classical Music The Best Classical Album In The World... Ever! The Bodyguard The Choir The Puccini Experience The Royal Opera House Christmas From Covent Garden Trinity College Choir Carols From Trinity and Various Artists The Best Christmas... Ever!)
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#Christmas 1970: Fashion & Beauty and Home & Utility from Gamages

(+Sheepskin Jackets; Blue Grass; Ecusson; Crepe Midi-Skirt; Black Velvet Evening Skirt; Well-Cut Trousers; Lace Blouse; L'Aimant; Short Length Housecoat; Lurex Jersey Tunic; Courtelle'/'Lurex' Evening Top, and more)

This catalogue page advertises a range of fashion apparel, accessories, and beauty products. Clothing includes skirts, trousers, and a sheepskin jacket, along with beauty sets and personal care items. Other products include home and utility products like a folding workstand and knitting bag. (+'Tackit' Pattern Marker Apron/Knitting Bag Black Velvet Evening Skirt Blue Grass Courtelle'/'Lurex' Evening Top Crepe Midi-Skirt Ecusson Folding Workstand Foundation Half Slip Foundation Slip L'Aimant Lace Blouse Light, Warm Mohair Scarf Lurex Jersey Tunic Sheepskin Jackets Short Length Housecoat The Popular 'Butcher' Apron and Well-Cut Trousers)
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#Christmas 1983: Computers & Accessories from Greens of Debenhams

(+Atari 1025 80-Column Printer; Atari 1050 Disk Drive; Atari 1027 Letter Quality Printer; Atari 800XL Home Computer; Atari 600XL Home Computer; Atari 1020 Colour Printer; 64K Expansion Box, and more)

This catalogue page features the Atari XL range, Texas Instruments home computer and the Aquarius home computer system along with their accessories. It showcases various computer models, expansion boxes, printers, recorders, and other related peripherals. The page highlights the features and capabilities of each product, providing information on their RAM, display, software compatibility, and price. (+64K Expansion Box Aquarius Data Recorder Aquarius Home Computer System Aquarius Memory Expander Aquarius Mini Expander Aquarius Printer Atari 1010 Program Recorder Atari 1020 Colour Printer Atari 1025 80-Column Printer Atari 1027 Letter Quality Printer Atari 1050 Disk Drive Atari 600XL Home Computer Atari 800XL Home Computer Cassette Cable Data Recorder Speech Synthesizer Texas Instruments Home Computer Ti-99/4A and Wired Remote Control)
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#Christmas 1994: Stationery & Books, Games & Puzzles and Gadgets & Accessories from WH Smith

(+Wallet Of 36 Colouring Pencils; Berol Doodle Art; Wychwood Stationery Set; Looney Tunes Autograph And Address Book; Wacky Cats Address Book And Notebook; The Friendship Book, and more)

This catalogue page advertises gifts under £5. It features a variety of items including stationery sets, books, games, puzzles, and gadgets. The page has bright colours and numbered products with their prices. (+BT Phonecard 50 Units Beano Annual 1995 Berol Doodle Art Emily's Gingham Cat Helix Wizza Set Hour Of Christmas Carols CD Looney Tunes Autograph And Address Book Magic Tricks Mr Bean's Mini Diary Pencil Pouch Pingu Delivers The Post Puppies' 500 Piece Jigsaw Snakes And Ladders Stereo Headphones TDK D90 Audio Four Pack Plus 1 Free Tape The Artistic Cat The Friendship Book The Quotable Traveller Wacky Cats Address Book And Notebook Wallet Of 36 Colouring Pencils Women's Wit And Wisdom and Wychwood Stationery Set)
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#Christmas 2009: Beer And Cider, Wine List and More Wine from Sainsbury's

(+Leffe Blonde; Fuller's London Pride; Fuller's ESB; Taylor's Tipple; Bath Ales Golden Hare; Budweiser; Beck's; Stella Artois; Jacques Fruits Des Bois; Blanc De Noirs Champagne NV, and more)

This is a catalogue page featuring a winelist with champagne and sparkling wines, as well as a beerlist offering various beers and ciders. Product details are provided, including descriptions and serving suggestions. (+Bath Ales Golden Hare Beck's Blackcurrant Kir Royale NV Blanc De Noirs Champagne NV Budweiser Fuller's ESB Fuller's London Pride Jacques Fruits Des Bois Leffe Blonde Limited Release Prosecco Raboso Rosé NV Lindauer Brut NV Peach Bellini NV Prosecco Frizzante NV Stella Artois Taste The Difference Clementine Bucks Fizz NV Taste The Difference Vintage Cava 2007 Taste The Difference Vintage Cava Rosé 2007 and Taylor's Tipple)
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#Christmas 1995: Decorations, Novelties and Christmas from Homewise

(+Light Up Musical Santa; Nativity Globe; Three Polyresin Santas; Nativity Set; Xmas Tree Decoration; Fairy Lights; Santa Sacks; Christmas Stocking; Icicle Lights; and Moulded Candlebridge)

This catalogue page showcases a variety of festive decorations and novelties for the Christmas season, including candelabras, icicle lights, fairy lights, nativity sets, polyresin Santas, a musical Santa figurine, Christmas sacks, and stockings. (+Christmas Stocking Fairy Lights Icicle Lights Light Up Musical Santa Moulded Candlebridge Nativity Globe Nativity Set Santa Sacks Three Polyresin Santas and Xmas Tree Decoration)
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#Christmas 2011: Playsets & Toys, Plush Toys and Vehicles & Fun from Toymaster

(+Ben & Holly's Little Castle Magical Playset; Fireman Sam Deluxe Fire Station Playset; Postman Pat Deluxe Pencaster Playset; Ben & Holly's Magical Laptop; Fireman Sam Go Glow Light, and more)

This catalogue page features a variety of children's toys and playsets from popular brands such as Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Sesame Street, and Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom. A wide assortment of plush toys and character playsets, vehicle toys are available. (+Ben & Holly's Little Castle Magical Playset Ben & Holly's Magic Mirror Wand Ben & Holly's Magical Laptop Bob The Builder Deluxe Construction Tower Bob The Builder Transforming Workbench Charley Bear Bedroom Playset Convertible Jupiter Fire Engine Everything's Rosie Ring 'O' Rosie Everything's Rosie Twooter Fireman Sam Deluxe Fire Station Playset Fireman Sam Go Glow Light Fireman Sam Jupiter Alphabet Rescue Fun Sounds Charley Bear Good Night Charley Bear In The Night Garden Goodnight Friend Igglepiggle Me To You Go Glow Pal Peppa Pig Funtime Vehicles Peppa's World Of Playsets Postman Pat Deluxe Pencaster Playset Sesame Street Count 'n' Crunch Cookie Monster Sesame Street Squeeze-A-Song and Truxx Vehicles)
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#Christmas 1988: Home & Leisure, Fashion & Personal Care and Miscellaneous from Discoveries

(+Home Bakery Centre; Home Fitness Unit; Electronic Fairy Lights; Exercise Band; Vacuvin; Sports Slob Tracksuit; Let Sound Waves Help Relieve Pain; Sunglass Collection; Red Kimono, and more)

This is a product catalog page featuring various items for sale. The products range from sunglasses and kimonos to exercise equipment and home appliances. There's also a section on sound wave therapy for pain relief and fairy lights for decoration. (+Black Kimono Electronic Fairy Lights Exercise Band Home Bakery Centre Home Fitness Unit Home Hair Care Kit Let Sound Waves Help Relieve Pain Red Kimono Sports Slob Tracksuit Sunglass Collection and Vacuvin)
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#Christmas 1973: Fragrances, Brands and Beauty from Selfridges

(+Germaine; Sea Jade Gift Set; Climat Gift Set; Sikkim Gift Set; Fidji Gift Set; Midnight Gift Set; Elation Gift Set; In Love; Flair Gift Set; Magie Gift Set; Lavender Gift Set; Colour Box; Pastel Crayons; Bath Delights Box, and more)

This catalogue page features a variety of beauty products including perfumes, skincare sets, and bath products from various brands such as Mary Quant, Helena Rubinstein, Yardley, Guy Laroche, Lancôme, Elizabeth Arden, Germaine Monteil, and Dorothy Gray. (+Apple Blossom Bath Delights Box Casket in Khadine Climat Gift Set Colour Box Elation Gift Set Fidji Gift Set Flair Gift Set Germaine Hat Box In Love Lavender Gift Set Magie Gift Set Midnight Gift Set Pastel Crayons Plexi Vase Royal Secret Coffret Sea Jade Gift Set Sikkim Gift Set and Special Recipes Book of Skin Care)
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#Christmas 1988: Travel Games and Games from WH Smith

(+Travel Scrabble; Travel Frustration; Magnetic Pocket Scrabble; Travel Battleships; Pass The Pigs; Calypso; Shuttles; Shut The Box; Magnetic Pocket Othello; Figure It Out; Travel Games; Travel Yahtzee; Travel Connect 4, and more)

This catalogue page features a variety of travel games from various brands such as MB, Pass the Pigs, and WH Smith. The games range from word games to strategy games and are designed for entertainment on the go. The page also includes product descriptions and pricing. (+2-in-1 Games Calypso Figure It Out Magnetic Pocket Othello Magnetic Pocket Scrabble Pass The Pigs Shut The Box Shuttles Travel Battleships Travel Connect 4 Travel Frustration Travel Games Travel Scrabble Travel Yahtzee and Woof Woof)
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#Christmas 2000: Mobile Phones, Airtime Vouchers and Accessories from Woolworths

(+Btcellnet Mobile Internet Pay As You Go; Btcellnet Pay N Go; Orange Just Talk; Vodafone Pay As You Talk - Allcalls; Vodafone Pay As You Talk - Original; One 2 One Pay As You Go; Vodafone Topup Card, and more)

This catalogue page from Woolworths presents a selection of pre-pay mobile phones and airtime vouchers. The phones are categorised based on user needs: occasional, regular, and heavy use. The page provides details on networks, costs, free services, and airtime deals. It includes vouchers from different networks and a section explaining technical terms. (+Btcellnet Callt Btcellnet Mobile Internet Pay As You Go Btcellnet Pay N Go Justtalk Pay As You Go One 2 One Airtime Card One 2 One Pay As You Go Orange Just Talk Vodafone Pay As You Talk - Allcalls Vodafone Pay As You Talk - Original and Vodafone Topup Card)
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