1960s

Airlines

Laker Airways

Founded by Freddie Laker, this airline became famous for Skytrain low-fare transatlantic flights. The original UK carrier collapsed in 1982. Later ventures used the Laker name…

Food & Drink

TaB Cola

Discontinued Coca-Cola diet cola, introduced in 1963 and discontinued in 2020.

Cards & Gifts

Clinton Cards

Clinton Cards became one of the best-known specialist greeting-card chains in Britain, selling cards, gift wrap and small presents for birthdays and seasonal occasions.

Footwear

Brantano

Brantano originated in Belgium and became a familiar UK out-of-town footwear retailer, offering self-service shoe shopping for families.

Baby and Child Retailers

Mothercare

Mothercare specialised in products for expectant parents, babies and young children.