1970s

Airlines

Flybe (original airline)

Originating as Jersey European Airways, Flybe became a prominent regional airline. The original company entered administration in March 2020; a later separate Flybe operation also ceased…

Confectionery

Cadbury Ice Breaker

Discontinued Cadbury confectionery remembered through its surviving 1970s wrapper.

Retail

JJB Sports

JJB Sports grew from a sports shop into a major UK chain selling branded trainers, replica football shirts, sporting equipment and leisurewear.

Discount Stores

Poundworld

Poundworld became a major British discount chain associated with low fixed-price merchandise and later a wider range of value products.