1940s Gifts

Selection of classic traditional sweets from the 1940's combined with some fascinating replica leaflets from the decade. The leaflets include a Ration book, An Evacuee tag, a Wartime Cookery booklet and our RAF 'In Case of Capture' booklet.  This 1940's nostalgic gift pack is designed to recreate a small sense of life during this difficult decade. Our 1940's gift pack is ideal for special birthdays, re-enactment events and can be used as an exciting educational tool!

Do you remember collecting shrapnel and listening to Children's Hour ? Carrying gas masks or sharing your school with evacuees from the city ? This historic book will take you on a trip down memory lane, through the evocative experiences of growing up in the 1940s. Our 1940's Childhood Book is a delightful 80th birthday gift idea. An interesting educational resource for students studying World War Two history.

The perfect gift for WWII enthusiasts or aviation fans. An incredible opportunity to adopt a piece of World War Two history, a Spitfire MK26B. Your lucky recipient will become a member of the ACESquadron as a Spitfire angel for 12 months, helping to preserve the legendary spitfire.Their gift includes a tour of the Spitfire Hangar. A great gift idea for the man that has everything! Please read the full details for more information. Please note, as this is shipped directly from our supplier, we are unable to provide a gift message with this item (although the option will still automatically show at the checkout).

The original black cat, once an ordinary domestic cat, spent hours curled up asleep in the window of Don José’s Wardour Street shop. Because the cat became such a familiar sight to the passers-by, the shop began to be known as the “black cat shop”. Don José decided to adopt the cat as part of the company's image and in 1886 it became the first trademark to be registered by Carreras. Eventually the cat became an integral part of the design of the Black Cat pack and a lovely selection of Black Cat cigarette art emerged. This replica vintage advertising  sign is purrrfect for a home bar, pub, study or chill out den!

National Railway Museum, Blackpool Railway Travel Poster from the Mid 20th Century. Blackpool, the famous holiday town in the North West of England on the Irish Sea Coast. This replica vintage advertising sign is for the bright lights of Blackpool! The sign shows a stylish lady sunbathing on the beach (almost like sunny Spain!). Our Blackpool wall art is a perfect gift for a railway enthusiast or collector of vintage advertising. Printed on a metal wall sign.

This replica Bovril vintage advertising sign depicts one of the early and iconic images of the brand and sports an aged effect for an authentic feel. You cannot help but get a warm nostalgic glow from this beautiful Victorian Tin Sign. Our Bovril wall art makes an ideal decorator's piece for vintage styled kitchens, dining rooms, cafes and restaurants. Please note : As this is a reproduction from an original advert some small blemishes exist on this quality Large Food Memorabilia tin sign.

Part of our Nostalgic Pub Sign Range. Brahms and Liszt feature on this home bar sign. Two very well known composers, who's names are used in Cockney rhyming slang, we'll leave you work it out! This replica vintage pub sign displays a distressed effect for an authentic vibe. Our cheeky pub wall art is ideal for home bars, pubs, dinning rooms, studies and man caves! Large £14, Jumbo £37, Super Jumbo £85.

Brasso has been in use for over 100 years, and originated in Britain in 1905. Undergoing very few changes in both composition and package design over the past century, the Brasso brand is iconic. Cans are often collected as a typical example of classic British advertising design. Our Brasso wall art illustrates the importance of Brasso during an industrial age.  As the 'go to' product for cleaning the metal in your home, this lovely, replica Brasso vintage advertising sign is just the picture in a nostalgic styled kitchen, bathroom or utility room.

'Spring on the Farm', painted by artist Kevin Walsh and recreated here on a metal wall sign. Featuring a busy insight into the life of the farmer, as he manages his livestock and milk production, this rural wall art is perfect for a farmhouse style kitchen!  Our nostalgic countryside sign displays distressed edges, to give it a vintage advertising sign vibe. Hang your British farming life wall sign in your home, office or business, for a true feel of the countryside.

Nostalgic portrait of a day out on the Steam Train by artist Kevin Walsh. Cadbury's have used train stations for many a year to advertise and sell their delicious products. An example of this advertising can be seen in this print. Indeed, there is even some milk, destined to be made into chocolate, on the platform, closely guarded by the station cat! Our replica vintage advertising sign makes a perfect gift for a railway enthusiast or those interested in collecting examples of these signs. This steam train wall art is a great decorator's piece for the home or business.

Bournville, the home of chocolate, where the Cadbury factory relied on the canal system to deliver its milk and the railway to deliver its cocoa to them. This beautiful vintage transport wall sign is by artist Kevin Walsh. Our canal barge and steam train sign takes you back in time to a slower pace of lifestyle. A great gift for canal enthusiasts, steam railway fans and chocolate lovers! This nostalgic wall art is a lovely decorator's piece for a hallway, office/study, lounge, dining room or themed bar.

Glimpse into Christmas Past. This is a collection of high quality replica ephemera depicting a traditional Christmas from the Victorian Era through to the 1970's. From Christmas Carols to TV with a choice of just 3 channels, explore how Christmases have changed. A lovely educational resource for children and those interested in how Christmas evolved over the last century. Likewise, a perfect nostalgic gift for friends and family or, take yourself on a trip down memory lane, don't worry, you won't bump into the Ghost of Christmas Past!

Our Churchill memorabilia pack contains a fascinating collection of wartime ephemera. Quality reproductions from original prints. Take an inside look at the life and times of Winston Churchill, one of the greatest Briton's every to live. This fascinating Winston Churchill memorabilia is perfect as an educational resource for students. A great selection of reproduction historical documents for anyone interested in the life and times of Sir Winston Churchill. Our World War Two memorabilia packs are also often used as dementia aids in residential homes.

National Railway Museum Cornwall Railway Poster from the Mid 20th Century. Cornwall is renowned for its surfing beaches and slower pace of life. Quaint little villages and harbours where time stands still, and the weather is just that little bit warmer! The Great Western Line serves the county. This replica vintage advertising sign is for Cornwall and it shows a two locals (maybe fishermen) in discussion in front of the beautiful backdrop of the harbour and cliff tops in the distance. Our Cornish wall art makes a perfect gift for a railway enthusiast or collector of vintage advertising. Printed on a metal wall sign.

Cowan's Irish Whisky, established 1829, the finest Irish Whisky! 'Recommended by the leading medical faculty as the purest whisky in the world'! The gentleman on this whisky wall sign certainly looks fine on it! 'Begorra it's Cowan's'! Our home bar wall art displays a distressed effect for an authentic vintage advertising sign vibe. This Irish Whisky sign is ideal for home bars, pubs, dinning rooms, studies and man caves! Large £14, Jumbo £37, Super Jumbo £85.

Reproduction Railway crossing sign. A classic bit of train memorabilia, seen on level crossings. This railway sign has been given a distressed look for an authentic feel. Our steam train wall art makes a perfect gift for a railway enthusiast or collector of vintage signs.

Public Houses have been part of British Culture for many centuries and this great pub sign collection allows you to celebrate the tradition of British pubs in your very own home. Dirty Dicks is a traditional pub name, and there is a famous one in Bishopsgate London established in the early 19th Century! Indeed, Charles Dickens used to frequent the original Dirty Dicks pub and it remains as popular with visitors today too! Our home bar wall sign displays distressed edges to give it an authentic, vintage pub sign vibe. Cheeky pub wall art ideal for home bars, pubs, dinning rooms, studies and man caves! Small £7, Large £14, Jumbo £37, Super Jumbo £85.

Replica vintage advertising sign for Dog's Head Beer. 'Old 'uns advice is right'! The young man looks delighted with his freshly poured beer, perfect after a days work! The muted, tones on this beer wall art truly reflects a retro vibe. Our  Dog's Head Beer sign will make a perfect addition to your home bar, pub, dinning room, study or man cave!

ERF, a British truck manufacturer established in 1933 by Dennis Foden. Sadly its factory, in Sandbach, Cheshire, closed in 2002. Our ERF Truck wall art, creates fond Memories of this once British Institution on the roads up and down the length of Britain. The lovely nostalgic image on our ERF Truck sign is by artist Kevin Walsh. It's Showing an ERF A Series doing what it loves doing best.. working hard. This piece of truck art makes a great gift idea for heavy transport enthusiasts.  Display your ERF sign in the garage, man-cave, study, home bar or hallway. Printed on a metal wall sign.

Nostalgic Gardening / Farmers Market sign. With a renewed enthusiasm for growing your own and supporting farmers markets, this Farmers Market sign, given an authentic distressed feel, is perfect for kitchens, utility room, garden sheds and outbuildings. Our Farmers Market advertising poster also makes a great gift for gardeners!

British Countryside Memorabilia It's a lazy, hazy, summers day, how do you keep the children entertained but still get to relax? Grandad knows the answer! Take them fishing, they will enjoy the thrill of exploring the river bank and the excitement of catching a minnow or two, whilst, if the fish are biting, you catch supper! Artist Kevin Walsh captures this nostalgic scene beautifully. and Reproduced for you onto a metal wall sign for an authentic vintage sign vibe. Our fishing sign makes an ideal gift for the keen fisherman in your life. This Fishing wall art is a perfect decorator's piece for hallways, lounges, studies, man-caves and dens!

Follow this famous train journey over the route within the pages of this beautiful replica booklet, along the way there is information provided on signals, some famous stations and landmarks, how the tracks are maintained, a map showing it's stops and even a Gradient Chart. Our Flying Scotsman booklet is great value and a perfect addition to any train enthusiasts collection. A superb educational resource for pupils studying the industrial revolution and travel by steam train.

Foden Trucks, a British truck and bus manufacturing company with its origins in Sandbach, Cheshire in 1856. PACCAR acquired the company in 1980, and ceased to use the marque name in 2006. Our replica vintage advertising sign creates fond Memories of this once British Institution on the roads up and down the length of Britain. This Kevin Walsh wall art, reproduced on a metal wall sign, makes a perfect gift for heavy transport enthusiasts. Why not hang your Foden Truck sign in the garage, man-cave, study, hallway or themed bar.

What a fantastic nostalgic advertising sign! Advocating the health benefits of growing your own herbs in your garden or allotment this garden sign features classic favourites, parsley, sage rosemary and thyme. This replica vintage metal wall art sports distressed edges to create an authentic aged vibe. Our Garden Herb sign is ideal for garden sheds, outhouses, kitchens and retro homes. This Garden Herb wall art sits perfectly with out other signs in this series, The Farmers Market, Garden Tools and Quality Seeds.

Nostalgic Gardening sign advertising garden tools. Purveyor's of all tools needed for your gardening, this Garden Tools vintage advertising sign sports a distressed, authentic look. Our Garden wall art makes an ideal gift for gardeners and a great decorator's piece for kitchens, dining rooms, garden shed and outbuildings.

Our small replica vintage advertising sign is an ideal decorator's piece for the home bar, dinning room, pubs and restaurants. Featuring London Dry Gin, made from juniper berries, this 3d embossed, curved Gin and Tonic sign will make a great retro addition to your decor. The sign comes with pre-drilled holes to make it easier for fitting at home.

'It's the right time for a gin and tonic', and this is the perfect sign to celebrate your favourite tipple! our replica vintage advertising sign is an ideal decorator's piece for the home bar, dinning room, pubs and restaurants. Featuring London Dry Gin, made from juniper berries, this 3d embossed, curved Gin and tonic sign will make a great retro addition to your decor. A 30 x 40 cm sign with pre-drilled holes to make it easier for fitting at home.

An original George VI Halfpenny coin held in a clear blister and mounted on a colourful card. The card front shows a Union Jack and the Royal Coat of Arms. The reverse tells the story of the halfpenny. A lovely nostalgic gift idea or add to your own coin collection!

This classic, reproduction HMV advertisement sign is probably one of the most famous advertising images of the last century., His Masters Voice. The trademark image comes from a painting by the artist Francis Barraud, created in the 1890s, acquired by the Gramophone Company in 1899. The image depicts a terrier named 'Nipper', believed to be the artist's brother's dog, listening to the gramophone. Our HMV wall art makes a great decorator's piece in any home, particularly in studies, lounges and bars with a nostalgic vibe.

Memorabilia Artist Kevin Walsh captured this nostalgic image of a game keeper and his faithful dog returning home from the shoot. Created to replicate a vintage advertising sign for James Purdey & Sons, the 'King of Gunmakers'. A family run business for over two hundred years, it established in 1814! Our countryside wall art makes a great decorator's piece for hallways, studies, Man-Caves, and home bars.

Double Diamond Pale Ale is an English pale ale first brewed in 1876 by Samuel Allsopp & Sons. Brewed as an India Pale Ale, Allsopp merged with Ind Coope in 1935. Bottled Double Diamond began to be advertised heavily from 1946. This classic reproduction, vintage advertising sign, displays a distressed feel for an authentic vibe. Our Ind Coupe Pale Ale wall art makes a perfect decorator's piece for home bars, pubs, dinning rooms, studies and man caves!

John Jameson established his Irish Whiskey distillation at Bow Street, in Dublin, in 1780. In 1901, the company formally incorporated the name as John Jameson and Sons Ltd, as seen on this reproduction advertisement sign. The colour palate on this classic, vintage advertising sign gives it a true retro fell. Our whiskey wall art makes a perfect decorator's piece for home bars, pubs and man caves!

Beautiful image of a Nuffield Universal being used to help the farmer shepherd the flock. Created by artist Kevin Walsh, this idyllic image of a farm on the Yorkshire dales has been printed onto a metal wall sign. The sign has been given a distressed feel for an authentic, vintage vibe. A lovely piece, ideal for a farm style kitchen and home.

Classic Land Rover Series 1, Land Rover say that 70% of these vehicles ever made are still in use today. This vintage car sign celebrates the Series 1. Our Land Rover wall art is a perfect gift for car enthusiasts. Display your Land Rover Series 1 sign in a garage, outbuildings, study, man-cave or themed bar! Printed on a metal wall sign.

A beautiful landscape illustration of The Flying Scotsman by artist Kevin Walsh. Celebrating the Golden Age of Steam, this steam train sign makes a perfect gift for railway enthusiasts and collectors of all things transport! Our Flying Scotsman wall art is a great decorator's piece for a study/office, man-cave or themed bar.

Beautiful illustration of The Flying Scotsman by artist Kevin Walsh with a true nostalgic feel. There's a hint of the 'Railway Children' to it. Our nostalgic steam train wall art will make a lovely gift for all railway enthusiasts and fans of historic transport. This Flying Scotsman sign is an ideal decorator's piece for a study/office, man-cave or themed bar.

'Uuugggghhh, what's up doc?' This ceramic novelty mug features Looney Tunes classic, Bugs Bunny. Our Bugs Bunny mug is shaped like the characters head, with his big cheeky smile front and centre! A perfect gift idea for Looney Tunes fans. This Bugs Bunny collectible comes in a printed box, great gift idea for Christmas or Easter! Please note, as this is shipped directly from our supplier, we are unable to provide a gift message with this item (although the option will still automatically show at the checkout).

Introducing the perfect mug for any Looney Tunes fan - our Embossed Ceramic Bugs Bunny Mug! This beautiful mug is crafted from high-quality ceramic and features an intricate embossed design of Bugs Bunny himself, complete with his trademark ears and sly grin. The mug is finished in a beautiful high-gloss glaze, giving it a sleek and modern look. This Looney Tunes mug comes beautifully presented in a gift box, making it an ideal gift for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a birthday gift or a Christmas present, this Bugs Bunny mug is sure to delight. So why settle for an ordinary mug when you can enjoy your morning brew in style with our Embossed Ceramic Bugs Bunny Mug? Order yours today and bring a touch of fun and nostalgia to your daily routine. Please note, as this is shipped directly from our supplier, we are unable to provide a gift message with this item (although the option will still automatically show at the checkout).

'Uuugggghhh, what's up doc?' This heat changing novelty mug features the Looney Tunes gang and logo.From Porky pig, to Tweety Pie, Bugs Bunny to Taz, just add hot water and watch the image change before your eyes! A perfect gift idea for Looney Tunes fans. This Looney Tunes collectible comes in a printed box, great gift idea for Birthdays or Christmas! Please note, as this is shipped directly from our supplier, we are unable to provide a gift message with this item (although the option will still automatically show at the checkout).

This ceramic novelty mug features Looney Tunes classic, Taz. Our Taz mug is shaped like the characters head, perfect for crazy morning coffees! A perfect gift idea for Looney Tunes fans. This Taz collectible comes in a printed box, great gift idea for Birthdays or Christmas! Please note, as this is shipped directly from our supplier, we are unable to provide a gift message with this item (although the option will still automatically show at the checkout).

First patented back in 1887, Hovis became one of our most cherished brands. For generations, classic adverts and wheat germ goodness keep this brand close to our hearts. Pictured on this replica Hovis vintage advertising sign, is a group of farm hands, along with the farmer, having a break from harvesting the wheat that will go into making the Hovis Bread. Our beautiful Hovis wall art composition, by artist Trevor Mitchell, makes a great decorator's piece in kitchens, dining rooms, cafes and restaurants with a nostalgic feel.

The Mallard or better known as the LNER 4468 Mallard set a new speed record for steam traction in 1938, finally retried in 1963. It travelled over half a million miles in its service. Our Mallard train wall art, is a perfect gift for a railway enthusiast or collector of vintage advertising. Printed on a metal wall sign.

You either love it or hate it. Marmite, originally supplied in earthenware pots is an iconic British Brand. Since the 1920s it's been sold in glass jars that approximate the shape of the original pots. You can now own this quality replica vintage advertising sign depicting a classic Marmite image. Our Marmite wall art is a great decorator's piece, ideal for a vintage styled kitchen, cafe or restaurant.

In 1958 the MF35, as pictured on this replica vintage wall sign, became the first Massey Ferguson branded tractor off the factory floor. These tractors proved to be extremely popular across the world and many other manufactures developed similar models to compete with this new style of manufacture. 
This classic advertising wall art is reproduced on a metal sign. Created by artist Trevor Mitchell the Massey Ferguson wall art makes a perfect gift for tractor fans. Our Massey Ferguson advertising sign is a lovely piece of nostalgic farming life, ideal for kitchens, hallways, the study, man-cave or garage.

Max Factor founded in 1909 by Maksymillian Faktorowicz, a Polish beautician. Max Factor specialised in movie make up, so always had the Movie stars of the day featuring in their advertising campaigns. Lucille Ball stars in this replica Max Factor advertising sign for pan-cake brand make up. 'Create a flattering new beauty' with our vintage advertisement wall art in your home. Our Max Factor art is perfect for shabby chic/vintage style dressing rooms and bathrooms.

Max Factor founded in 1909 by Maksymillian Faktorowicz, a Polish beautician. Max Factor specialised in movie make up, so always had the Movie stars of the day featuring in their advertising campaigns. Virginia Mayo stars in this replica Max Factor vintage advertising sign, for pan-cake brand make up. 'Create a flattering new beauty' with our vintage Max Factor wall art in your home. Perfect Max factor sign for shabby chic/vintage style dressing rooms and bathrooms.

Do you remember the Golden Age of Motoring? Our Motoring Memorabilia pack contains a host of high quality replica ephemera celebrating the days when it was a luxury to own a car and traffic congestion seldom occurred! Included in this classic motoring pack are advertising images, a Safety First Booklet a School of Motoring flyer and much more. A perfect gift idea for classic car enthusiasts. Our memorabilia packs offer a tactile insight to 20th century history, a great educational resource and ideal for Dementia Therapy.

Public Houses have been part of British Culture for many centuries and this great pub sign collection allows you to celebrate the tradition of British pubs in your very own home. With the colours of the Irish flag, a shamrock and beautiful Celtic knot work border, this reproduction vintage Pub Sign 'Murphy's Irish Bar', is a real eye catcher! Our Irish home bar sign displays a distressed effect for an authentic, nostalgic vibe. Hang this Murphy's pub sign in your home bar, pub or man cave! Small £7, Large £14, Jumbo £37, Super Jumbo £85.

Prepared by the Central Office of Information for the Ministry Of Health, this fascinating leaflet produced in 1948 outlines what the new National Health Service is and how to access it. The NHS began on 5th July 1948. In this replica leaflet an array of topics are covered including how to choose your doctor, Maternity services, Care of Teeth, Hospital and Specialist service etc. A fascinating read for anyone researching the history of the NHS. Great educational resource for students too!

National Railway Museum, this Newquay Railway Poster is printed on a durable Metal Wall Sign. Cool surf dudes and hipsters flock to the town every year to catch some waves and party until dawn. This replica vintage advertising sign is for Newquay. It shows a young group trying their hand at surfing on a sunny day at the beach! Our Newquay surfing wall art makes a perfect gift for a railway enthusiast or collector of vintage advertising. Maybe you're a surfer? This surfing wall art is a perfect decorator's piece for your home or camper van!

The Original Nipits from the 1920's. We have a range of 3 flavours to choose from. Original Liquorice Pellets, and now available as Aniseed Liquorice Pellets and menthol liquorice pellets. Clarifies the voice and clears the throat. Buy more and save !!.. Postage Cost remains the same if you buy 1 unit or 18 !.. Also the more you buy the more you save. See the product description for our volume prices.

The Bike developed to win the Isle of Man TT! The Norton Manx, a British motorcycle made by Norton Motorcycles and described as one of the most effective racing motorcycles of all time. The last Manx Nortons sold in 1963. Even though Norton withdrew from racing in 1954, the Manx became the backbone of privateer racing and are highly sought after. In 1994 Andy Molnar of Molnar Precision Limited purchased the rights to the Manx name so the Norton Manx is now in Edit Production once again, manufactured to the exact original 1961 specification. Our Norton Manx wall art is a lovely depiction of this classic machine. The Norton Manx wall sign displays a distressed effect for a vintage advertising sign vibe. A great gift for enthusiasts, this Norton Manx motorbike sign is ideal for a garage, study, man-cave or themed bar. Printed on a metal wall sign.

According to Unilever records, Pears Soap claims to be the world's first registered brand and is therefore the world's oldest continually existing brand! This replica Pears Soap advertising sign features and iconic 'Pears Child' in the bathroom, one jumps out because they've forgotten the soap! Our classic Pears advertising wall art makes a great decorator's piece for bathrooms. Metal Wall Sign (4 sizes)

Pears transparent soap is a brand of soap first produced and sold in 1789 by Andrew Pears at a factory just off Oxford Street in London, England. This lovely replica Pears vintage advertising sign is just the picture for a Victorian styled bathroom or utility room.  This nostalgic bathroom wall art has a beautiful soft colour palate. Featuring an iconic, adorable image of the children with their puppy it is understandable why this Pears Soap metal wall sign is one of our best sellers! Our Pears Soap sign makes a great decorator's piece and will be a lovely addition to collectors of reproduction advertising signs.

If you are a Pepsi fan you'll love this classic round logo sign. A must for all memorabilia collectors or perfect for those who want to add a retro feel to their home. This Pepsi Cola wall art will be perfect in a kitchen, bar, cafe or restaurant. It's great to have a round sign too, something a bit different!Large (30cm)

This vintage Pepsi advertising sign is a must for all Pepsi fans! It has a great nostalgic feel and unusually is round, to celebrate fully the brand logo. This Pepsi Cola wall art would make an awesome decorator's piece for any home, bar, cafe or restaurant wanting a retro vibe.

If you're a Pepsi fan, then you'll love this retro diner sign, from the days when a bottle of Pepsi cost just a dime! This Pepsi Cola wall art is ideal for all fans of the drink!  A perfect retro metal sign for anyone who has a retro theme in their home cafe bar or restaurant!

Pepsi Cola Vintage Advertising Sign, Any Weather's Pepsi Weather! The perfect decorator's piece for the home, office, cafe bar or restaurant for that retro vibe!