Items from the 1970s

Instant Mashed Potato (Yeomans)

Instant Mashed Potato (Yeomans)

1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010sCookery

Castor Oil Bottle

A glass Castor Oil Bottle manufactured by Parkinsons' Ltd, Burnley, Lancashire

1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980sHealthShopping

Gulliver’s Travels: a Ladybird Special Book

This version of Gulliver's Travels, is one of four books in the original Ladybird Specials series

1970sChildhood

Bread Sauce Mix

Bread Sauce Mix (Whitworths)

1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010sCookeryChristmasHomemade Home

Ladybird Book: Sounds and Pictures, Book 1

This is the first of six books in the Ladybird Sounds and Pictures series

1970sChildhood

Nymph Ladies Razor

The object is a ladies Nymph razor made by Souplex.

1950s, 1960s, 1970sSeaside & HolidaysGoing OutHome & Garden

Christmas Tree Angel Decoration

A Christmas tree angel decoration to sit at the very top of the Christmas Tree

1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010sChristmasCelebrations

Jelly Cream (made by Chivers)

Jelly Cream (made by Chivers)

1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010sCelebrationsChildhoodChristmasCookery

One Pence Decimal Coin (1975)

One Pence Coin (1975)

1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010sGoing OutShopping

Florin (pre-decimal coin)

Florin (pre-decimal coin)

1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970sShoppingGoing Out

The ABBA Annual 1979

This is the second Annual featuring the famous pop group ABBA

1970s, 1980sEntertainmentChildhoodHome & Garden

Motor Fuel Ration Books 1973

The objects are three motor fuel ration books issued in 1973

1970sGoing OutTransport

Swimming Cap

Swimming cap in mint green decorated with four leaf clovers.

1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970sSportsSeaside & Holidays

Goblin Teasmade

The Goblin Teasmade would often be found on the bedside table in the 1960’s and 1970’s.

1960s, 1970sHome & Garden

Coffee Ladle/cup/dipper

Coffee Ladle/Cup/Dipper

1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1910sCookery