BEATTIES & MOTHER'S PRIDE

3 ads for Beatties Bakeries, with the old style top one dated 1960 and the 2 red ones from 1973 & 74.

Although there are 2 different addresses in the 70's ads, I'm guessing it may be the same premises or possibly had an extension built on because these locations are in virtually the same spot on the map - the corner area where the 2 roads join the Kingsway.

Below is an old TV ad for Mother's Pride.

It's in black & white but most of you will recall the original red & white packaging that crops up at the end of it.

The tune also reminds me of a guy called Lance Percival, who performed improvised comedy calypsos on telly in the 60's & 70's.

MOTHERS PRIDE IN THE 60'S

IT'S OFTEN SAID, ABOUT THE BREAD
THAT BE INSIDE THE PACKS
IS IT PAN, OR IS IT PLAIN
THE LOAVES ON SHELVING RACKS
LOOK INSIDE A MOTHERS PRIDE
AND IT IS PLAIN TO SEE
CRUST ON TOP AND CRUST BELOW
THAT SOLVES THE MYSTERY!

Seeing this Mothers Pride packaging again reminds me of being a bairn in the 60's. Not just jam pieces, but there was Gales Lemon Curd, Condensed Milk, Lyons Golden Syrup and gooey treacle. All nice and messy for kids!
Nowadays the red stripes on the wrapping have disappeared and have been replaced with the official "Mothers Pride Tartan".
Plain plaid..!!