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MEMORABILIA PACKS All prices include postage! | MEMORABILIA PACK | PRICE | VICTORIAN HOUSEHOLD REPLICA PACK EACH PACK INCLUDES:
1. Licence for servants – The Inland Revenue charged tax for servants and carriages. This example shows a Kensington household paying over £12 for the privilege of keeping 5 servants and 4 carriages.
2. Blanket Price List – An interesting sales booklet offering a vast range of blankets and quilts for the Victorian bedroom.
3. Carbolic Smoke Ball leaflet – A typical Victorian “cure all” leaflet promoting the benefits of the “Carbolic Smoke Ball”. The outrageous claims range from curing “throat deafness” to stopping snoring. Roll up, roll up.
4. Exchange & Mart – The first edition of this famous publication is crammed with classified adverts. “ journal to Buy, Sell or Exchange Anything”, and all that for just 1d.
5. Miscellaneous cards – A collection of promotional images, including photography.
6. Household Furnishings – Abridged version of home furnishing catalogue, offering a glimpse of domestic life for the affluent classes. 16 pages illustrating furniture for libraries, bedrooms, drawing rooms and toilets.
7. Water purification booklet – The fear of typhoid in Victorian Britain was rife. This fascinating booklet reflects this fear, promoting the benefits of clean water using a “Judson Purity Filter”. Amusingly illustrated.
8. Gas lighting advert – Superb flyer for domestic gas lights, claiming “without risk of damage” to interior décor.
9. Cabinet maker’s invoice – Typical example of a highly ornate Victorian design for just a humble invoice. | £7.00 | WWI REPLICA PACK EACH PACK INCLUDES:
1. Joining the ranks booklet – Abridged version of this fascinating booklet, written by ‘The Major’, details of the daily routine of a new recruit.
2. Patriotic Pledge card – Alcohol was considered one of the enemies during the war and the holders of these cards promised to abstain until the end of the war.
3. Postcard – A typical propaganda postcard from 1915.
4. Instructions in the event of an invasion – A leaflet detailing what to do should the enemy land on our shores.
5. Medical Report – Confidential report into the well-being of 2/Lieut. Wilfred Owen – one of the Great Wars’ most famous poets.
6. Identity Card – These contained a person’s name, occupation, address and signature.
7. Trade Cards – A selection of different cards, mainly depicting recruitment posters.
8. Help to win the war – This leaflet detailed a family’s average weekly consumption of the three staple foods. | £7.00 | THE HOME GUARD REPLICA PACK EACH PACK INCLUDES:
1. Home Guard flyer – Rare recruitment flyer, whipping up the locals into a frenzy with statements such as “Smash Germans in Chislehurst”.
2. Officers’ Mess Rule Book – Fascinating insight into the etiquette of the 37th Warwickshire Battalion Home Guard including “Discussions on religion and politics are strictly barred”.
3. Home Guard Training Booklet (1940) – Superb abridged 44 page booklet on how to tackle the enemy in the event of invasion, meticulously advising on patrols and marching discipline: “Keep your necks touching the collar at all times”.
4. Modern World (1940) – Fully illustrated extract from the wartime weekly review, covering “Home Guard Street Fighting” tips. Gems include “hiding bombs in sofas”.
5. Miscellaneous images and postcards – Home Guard units caught on film during training exercises sets the mood, and the “Let ‘em all come!” is the rallying call on a colourful recruitment poster.
6. Information Circulars – Detailed guidelines from the War Office on duties given to “older men” and reminders that drivers carrying explosives should not smoke.
7. Miscellaneous papers – Correspondence regarding railway property being used for Home Guard accommodation, along with a message from the King in recognition of Home Guard efforts.
8. Armistice Night Concert (1943) – The Bournemouth Home Guard put on a fine show at the Pavillion. On the bill that night were the Roosters Concert Party, followed by Wally Read and his Banjo rounding off a fine night. | £7.00 | THE BLITZ REPLICA PACK EACH PACK INCLUDES:
1. General Advice – Information leaflets on gas attacks and first aid.
2. Cooking after a Blitz – Gas supplies were often affected after a Blitz. This leaflet informed the household how to cook on a reduced supply.
3. ARP Booklet – Abridged version of this informative booklet including the construction of a shelter.
4. Air raid letter – Letter informing that a warden would be visiting to determine how many people slept in a house.
5. Miscellaneous cards – A collection of different trade cards.
6. Body tag – Used to identify a dead body or an unconscious casualty, this example dates back to 1940.
7. Images of the Blitz – Evocative photographic images relating to the Blitz.
8. After the raid – A fascinating leaflet explaining what to do in the event that your house is destroyed or damaged during a Blitz.
9. Fire precaution leaflet – Information on how to deal with a fire or bomb after an air attack. Vital equipment included large buckets, a shovel and sand.
| £7.00 | HOME FRONT REPLICA PACK EACH PACK INCLUDES:
1. Household leaflets – Informative leaflets to help with household repairs, fuel saving in the kitchen and advice on healthy eating for children.
2. Railings receipt – The Ministry of Works and Buildings requisitioned the removal of railings.
3. Clothing ration booklet – Clothes as well as food were rationed.
4. Chart of gases – A potentially life saving booklet, detailing gases from harmless tear gas to deadly choking gas.
5. Miscellaneous cards – A collection of cards including informative bus tickets.
6. War Emergency leaflet – Instructions for the public covering subjects such as food supplies, pension and lighting restrictions.
7. Dig for Victory Information – Important propaganda campaign to encourage people to grow their own food as part of the collective war effort.
8. Disease information leaflet – How infectious diseases spread and how they could be avoided. Vital information for the nation regarding germs coughs and fevers. | £7.00 | RAF AT WAR REPLICA PACK EACH PACK INCLUDES:
1. RAF Pass – Small RAF pass granting permission to be absent from quarters and ‘to wear plain clothes’.
2. Christmas 1943 menu – A veritable feast for the company of RAF Station Ford with turkey and all the trimmings.
3. Taking Off! Booklet – Abridged booklet for the new recruits to the RAF with 32 pages of information and photographs for the rookie pilot.
4. Instructions in case of capture (1941) – Fascinating leaflet advising pilots what to do in the event of their capture, such as “say nothing and go on saying nothing” and “don’t believe anything you are told”.
5. Miscellaneous cards – A small collection of trade cards and postcard images evocative of the period.
6. RAF Clothing Ration Ticket – Even the RAF were subject to rationing. This leaflet provides a breakdown on the value of all items of clothing down to knitted gloves.
7. Combat report (1940) – Unique insight with Sqd. Leader B. Lane’s account of a dogfight at the peak of the Battle of Britain, including “finally got one in both engines. Never had so much fun”. Tally Ho!
8. Air Mail (1944) – The September edition of the magazine aimed at RAF personnel throughout the world. Crammed with news stories, photos and cartoons relevant to the war effort in the sky. A great read for 6d. | £7.00 | GOLDEN AGE OF STEAM TRAINS REPLICA PACK EACH PACK INCLUDES:
1. LNER speed table – Details on speed and distance showing an impressive 128 mph on some sections of the route. Not bad for 1947.
2. ‘Triumph of the Royal Scot’ booklet (1933) Abridged booklet (12 pages) crammed with facts and figures on this famous train, including fabulous interior photographs.
3. Miscellaneous ephemera – A hotchpotch of ephemera including tickets, luggage labels, dining car receipt etc. Evocative of a halcyon era.
4. Southern Railway circular (1943) – An account of fatal accidents with lessons to be learnt. Grim but fascinating.
5. Miscellaneous cards – A collection of different trade cards and postcards.
6. LNER Rule Book (1932) – Interesting 22 page rule book for railway employees, featuring reassuring gems such as ‘Casks containing explosives must not be thrown’,
7. National Union Contribution Card – Interesting insight into the political and social aspects of a 1943 railway employee’s working life, including breakdown of contributions to various funds.
8. Luncheon Menu – Daily fayre from LNER offering; Roast Mutton with Anchovy sauce’ for just 2/6d. Mouth watering.
9. Handbills (1950s) – Handbills showing times for various excursions such as; football specials’ and trips to see Morecambe Illuminations. All aboard! | £7.00 | 1950 HOUSEHOLD REPLICA PACK EACH PACK INCLUDES:
1. RATION BOOK (1951-52) – A reminder that times were still tough in post-war Britain
2. Miscellaneous advertising images – A colourful collection of household images to capture the mood and taste of 1950s Britain.
3. Belling brochure – Abridged brochure illustrating state of the art heaters and cookers for 1956.
4. Black and Greens Tea – Save the labels and you would be able to choose from a vast array of free gifts ranging from a kitchen swab (6 labels) to a pair of braces (36). Fancy a cuppa?
5. Timothy White’s brochure – Superb gift guide for a 1950s Christmas including gems such as a hand held “Trouser Press” (21/-) and “Hypnotizer Perfume” (*/6d). Merry Christmas!
6. T.V. and Radio – Sales pamphlet for the Ambassador T.V. range including the substantial Princess (finished in Burr Walnut) for an eye watering £345. One to impress the neighbours with.
7. Bills, bills, bills! – Collection of household bills including illustrated gas bills with practical tips for a looming fuel crisis.
8. Housework – Various ephemera relating to familiar and not so familiar products for keeping the 1950s house spick and span. | £7.00 | GOLDEN AGE OF CRUISE LINERS REPLICA PACK EACH PACK INCLUDES:
1. Cunard Information for Passengers – Interesting 20 page booklet (1959) crammed with information and illustrations ranging from the geography of the ship to the cost of renting rugs (5/-).
2. Miscellaneous Ephemera – Assortment of odds and ends, including an invitation for cocktails with the Commodore, landing card and baggage labels.
3. NYK Line Tour Guide – Fascinating pamphlet (1936) outlining world tours, including interior photographs of cabins and “smoking rooms”. The going rate for an “Around the World Fare”? A princely £91.
4. P&O Strathaird Luncheon Menu – This veritable feast on June 14th 1937 included Singapore Curry, Ox Tongue and Spring Onions, Anyone for seconds?
5. Trade cards – A small collection of trade cards beautifully illustrated and reflective of a bygone age.
6. Postcards – Evocative collection of postcards dating from the early 1900s to the 1950s, along with lovely interior shots of bars and lounges on the majestic Queen Mary. Wish you were here?
7. LANDING Arrangements – Leaflet (1949) for passengers on the RMS Queen Mary with information on the evening “Cabaret & Dance”. The entertainment included dancing with Ken Grieff’s Band and the baritone Fernand Martel. A great time was had by all.
8. Programme of Events – Never a dull moment on the RMS Caronia on August 10th 1926. Games included Chalking the Pigs’ Eye and a “nail driving contest”. If that doesn’t float your boat then there is always the Bun Eating Contest! | £7.00 | WISH YOU WERE HERE REPLICA PACK EACH PACK INCLUDES:
1. PRESTATYN HOLIDAY CAMP (1959) “So much to do – so little to pay” is the claim on this colourful fold out brochure. Packed with photographs of activities, chalets and sand. Book early.
2. Sunnyhurst Holiday Camp c.1940s – Fascinating booklet, illustrated with photographs, along with Regulations such as “Campers are expected to make their own beds” and “Silence =must be strictly observed from 11.45pm”. Quite right too.
3. Miscellaneous ephemera – A mixed bag of deckchair receipts, Crazy Golf cards and train timetables.
4. New Winter Gardens flier (1930s) – Entertainment at Morecambe Ballroom included a boxing competition (starring Dick Freezer), whilst the audience at the theatre was entertained by the likes of Dick Tubb and the Three Romps.
5. Collection of postcard images – The “saucy” postcards were synonymous with the seaside holiday as were Punch and Judy and donkeys on the seafront.
6. By Coach to the Seaside – A story booklet (c.1960s) told through the eyes of a child travelling to a seaside holiday by bus. Innocence personified.
7. Torquay Hotel Leaflet – A typical 1950s leaflet for this seafront hotel, boasting “running water and electric light”. All for just 3½ guineas per week.
8. Daily entertainment Guide (195) – A veritable feast of entertainment for the summer at Skegness. Never a dull moment with a line up including “Uncle Boko”, the Joe Daniels Orchestra and Jimmy Nuts. | £7.00 | | |
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