Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 Digging around in a publication from the late 1800s, I wish adverts were still written in this style. In this one, the Skinner at the top is part of what later became Skinner and Rook. This opticians Gray, still exists on Pelham Street as Gray and Bull. Selling telescopes and trusses in the same shop is rare these days. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Clear and tasteful. Much different to that which passes for advertising today. . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 There was a very old shop on Hockley in 60s, going down on the right hand side, which sold only surgical appliances. My friends and I would look in the window and have a giggle about all the contraptions on display. Well we were young teenagers at the time! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 A bet young teenagers don't bat an eyelid at some of the stuff in certain shop windows these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 I even get a telling off if I walk past a La Senza shop and happen to cast a glance at the window. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Er... (shush) PM me where La Senza is, F2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 It may be too much for you on a hot day Chulla. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Pray tell, what is La Senza ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 A ladies lingerie shop, but I never look at the underwear, just the models faces. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Trust me to have a google blimey ............................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cordwainer 0 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Hi Cliff, I recently found your post re-advertisements. Have you any information on the optician John H Gray. i believe he was born in Sherwood Nottingham in 1828. Is full name would be John Henry Gray. thanks Trev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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