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Robert Opie is a well-known author of many books about British
nostalgia and consumer history. Initially, as a teenager,
Robert Opie gathered together contemporary packaging, everything
from cereal boxes to cigarette packs. The first item in
the Collection was a Munchies pack bought by Robert on Inverness
railway station in 1963, when he was 16. A few years later
Robert's mission extended to understanding the origins and
development of brands and retailing; he assembled the evidence
from thousands of surviving examples of bottles, tins, labels,
signs and many forms of promotional and advertising material.
Here we present a selection of Robert's books, which we
are able to supply to individuals and trade customers direct
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Remember When
This fascinating book recounts the history of popular culture through the eyes of the (mainly British) consumer, from the Victorian Era through to the 1990s. The pages are brimming with images of rare collectibles in many areas of interest, such as 19th century candy tins and industrial age inventions, stamps, board games, wartime memorabilia, travel brochures, personal care products, television, film, music, cigarettes, clothing, dolls, radios, beverages and much, much more. Hardback, 208 pages, 500 full-colour images, Size 280x230mm |
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Scrapbook Range
Our large-format Scrapbook Range, written by Robert Opie,
conjures up a remarkable insight into British life during
the last 100 years. These high-quality hardcover books are
full of pictures of original items in the Robert Opie Collection
dating from each period. You will be amazed how many memories
these books will evoke. Each book is a HARDBACK, measuring
270 x 380mm and containing around 60 pages. |
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1970s SCRAPBOOK
The 1970s Scrapbook is the latest addition to the hugely popular Robert Opie book series - this is the book that many, who grew up in the 1970s, have been waiting for. From popular culture and fashions, to the products you saw on the supermarket and sweetshop shelves, this large format picture book will take you right back to your childhood. Brimful with imagery and packed with information, each book profusely illustrates a unique period in history. Hundreds of images from Robert's unrivalled personal collection. |
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1960s Scrapbook
The 1960s Scrapbook captures the mood of the times through fashion, film magazines and music. Beatlemania, Twiggy and youth culture had arrived. Brimful with imagery and packed with information, each book profusely illustrates a unique period in history. Hundreds of images from Robert's unrivalled personal collection. |
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The Royal Scrapbook
Packed full of Royal memorabila throughout the 20th Century, including the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.Brimful with imagery and packed with information, each book profusely illustrates a unique period in history. Hundreds of images from Robert's unrivalled personal collection. |
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1950s Scrapbook
Drawing on over 1000 images from rationing to Rock`n`Roll and Dan Dare to the Mini, the 1950s Scrapbook chronicles the impact of television and the emergence of the teenager. Brimful with imagery and packed with information, each book profusely illustrates a unique period in history. Hundreds of images from Robert`s unrivalled personal collection. |
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Wartime Scrapbook
1940s Scarpbook. A vivid insight into daily life on the home front. Despite rationing and air raids, glamour was found in liquid silk stockings, while romance blossomed in the black-out. Brimful with imagery and packed with information, each book profusely illustrates a unique period in history. Hundreds of images from Robert's unrivalled personal collection. |
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1930s Scrapbook
Sliced bread had just reached the table, domestic appliances began to take the place of servants, and the affordable motorcar gave access to the countryside. Brimful with imagery and packed with information, each book profusely illustrates a unique period in history. Hundreds of images from Robert's unrivalled personal collection. |
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1920s SCRAPBOOK
The 1920s Scrapbook portrays another important decade in British 20th Century history. The arrival of the wireless, the coming of the 'Talkies' and the Tutankhamen discoveries provided endless entertainment for some, while for others unemployment and discontent led to the General Strike. Women dared to smoke and young flappers found freedom in rising hemlines. Brimful with imagery and packed with information, each book profusely illustrates a unique period in history. Hundreds of images from Robert's unrivalled personal collection. |
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1910s Scrapbook
Covering the Suffragette Movement, the coronation of George V and the loss of the Titanic, this book is, above all, a testament to those involved in the Great War. Brimful with imagery and packed with information, each book profusely illustrates a unique period in history. Hundreds of images from Robert's unrivalled personal collection. |
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EDWARDIAN SCRAPBOOK
1900s Scrapbook. The Edwardian Scrapbook conjures up a remarkable insight into British life a hundred years ago. This was the era that saw Teddy Bears and Peter Rabbit, Meccano and Plastercine, Ping-Pong and Diabolo. The innovative picture postcard caught the mood of the moment, from the saucy seaside scene to the humour of motoring and the birth of aviation. Brimful with imagery and packed with information, each book profusely illustrates a unique period in history. Hundreds of images from Robert's unrivalled personal collection. |
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Victorian Scrapbook
The music sheets, colourful scraps, advertisements, greeting cards and children's book illustrations that fill the Victorian Scrapbook with such vigour, give an insight into the life and times of our forbears. |
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Customer Feedback:
- Hello - just to say thank you for the very prompt delivery
and careful packaging of the Robert Opie books which I ordered
from you. They are all Christmas presents and I've no doubt
everyone will love them. I'll have no hesitation in recommending
you in the future, Kind Regards - S.Field, UK
- Could you please tell Robert to make a 1980's scrapbook because I have read all the others and they are fantastic - Oliver N, UK
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- Thank you very much for the prompt despatch of my 1970's scrapbook. I am most pleased with my purchase - Melanie W, Staffordshire
1970S SCRAPBOOK
- Thanks, received item today :) Very Happy - Rebecca M, Australia
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