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This is a BBC North documentary on the Whitby Gazette. Accompanied by a light-hearted commentary, the film provides a profile of the paper and of those on making it, stressing its local character.
This is a promotional film made to encourage new businesses, especially those based in London and other southern cities, to set up headquarters in Harrogate. The film is told through the story of a businessman and his wife who are looking to relocate from London. They have come to visit Harrogate to see if it meets their standards, and in doing so, tour around many of the local attractions and businesses.
This film is a BBC Nationwide news item about the success of Rowntree Mackintosh following the company merger in 1969.
This documentary film examines the entire process of creating a television advert, from the initial script to its presentation on screen. The film focuses on an advert for the new Rowntree's product "Today," a dark and milk chocolate assortment, and shows all those involved in the advertising process as well as the final advert.
The original four-finger version of the bar was developed after a worker at the Rowntree's factory, York put a suggestion in the recommendation box for a snack that a "man could have in his lunch box for work". The product was launched in September 1935 in the UK as Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp, and the later two-finger version was launched on May 15, 1936. Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp was renamed Kit Kat Chocolate Crisp in 1937, and after World War II just Kit Kat. The following advertizements ran from 1965-1969 and include the slogan, "Have a break… have a Kit Kat."
Polo mints were first introduced by Rowntree's in 1948; however, the modern day Polo with the hole in the centre was introduced in 1955. Polo is still Britain's best-selling mint brand with approximately 20 million mints produced every day. The following is a series of adverts for Polo mints made between 1960-1962.
Rowntree's of York have been making "Chocolate Beans" since at least 1882. The product was renamed "Smarties Chocolate Beans" in 1937, and has continued onto the product still manufactured today. This reel consists of a series of adverts for Smarties made between 1963 and 1969.
Rowntree's of York have been making "Chocolate Beans" since at least 1882. The product was renamed "Smarties Chocolate Beans" in 1937, and has continued onto the product still manufactured today. This reel consists of a series of 21 adverts for Smarties made between 1969 and 1982.
Polo mints were first introduced by Rowntree's in 1948; however, the modern day Polo with the hole in the centre was introduced in 1955. Polo is still Britain's best selling mint brand with approximately 20 million mints produced every day. The following is a series of adverts for Polo mints made between 1962-1964.
Polo mints were first introduced by Rowntree's in 1948; however, the modern day Polo with the hole in the centre was introduced in 1955. Polo is still Britain's best selling mint brand with approximately 20 million mints produced every day. The following is a series of 22 adverts for Polo mints and Polo Fruits.
The original four-finger version of the bar was developed after a worker at the Rowntree's factory, York put a suggestion in the recommendation box for a snack that a "man could have in his lunch box for work". The product was launched in September 1935 in the UK as Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp, and the later two-finger version was launched on May 15, 1936. Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp was renamed Kit Kat Chocolate Crisp in 1937, and after World War II just Kit Kat. The following advertizements ran from 1955-1959 and include the slogan, "Have a break… have a Kit Kat." This reel consists of a series of adverts for Kit Kat.
The original four-finger version of the bar was developed after a worker at the Rowntree's factory, York put a suggestion in the recommendation box for a snack that a "man could have in his lunch box for work". The product was launched in September 1935 in the UK as Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp, and the later two-finger version was launched on May 15, 1936. Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp was renamed Kit Kat Chocolate Crisp in 1937, and after World War II just Kit Kat. The following advertizements ran from 1969-1971.
Polo mints were first introduced by Rowntree's in 1948; however, the modern day Polo with the hole in the centre was introduced in 1955. Polo is still Britain's best-selling mint brand with approximately 20 million mints produced every day. The following is a series of adverts for Polo mints made between 1964-1965.
Rowntree's of York have been making "Chocolate Beans" since at least 1882. The product was renamed "Smarties Chocolate Beans" in 1937, and has continued onto the product still manufactured today. This reel consists of a series of adverts for Smarties made between 1956 and1963.
Rowntree's of York have been making "Chocolate Beans" since at least 1882. The product was renamed "Smarties Chocolate Beans" in 1937, and has continued onto the product still manufactured today. This reel consists of a series of 15 adverts for Smarties made between 1969-1982.
Polo mints were first introduced by Rowntrees in 1948; however, the modern day Polo with the hole in the centre was introduced in 1955. Polo is still Britain's best-selling mint brand with approximately 20 million mints produced every day. The following is a series of adverts for Polo mints made between 1955-1959. The following is a series of adverts for Polo Mints.
Polo mints were first introduced by Rowntree's in 1948; however, the modern day Polo with the hole in the centre was introduced in 1955. Polo is still Britain's best-selling mint brand with approximately 20 million mints produced every day. The following is a series of adverts for Polo mints made between 1965-1968.
Polo mints were first introduced by Rowntree's in 1948; however, the modern day Polo with the hole in the centre was introduced in 1955. Polo is still Britain's best-selling mint brand with approximately 20 million mints produced every day. The following is a series of adverts for Polo mints made between 1971-1981.
Aero was launched as 'the new chocolate' by Rowntree in October 1935, at a cost of 2d. (old pennies). Initially it was available only in the North of England, distribution expanding throughout the UK the following year. By 1936 Aero had reached New York. It was one of the first products promoted by Rowntree primarily on the strength of the brand, rather than the company name. The following reel consists of a series of adverts for the product which ran from 1961-1984.
Aero was launched as 'the new chocolate' by Rowntree in October 1935, at a cost of 2d.(old pennies). Initially it was available only in the North of England, distribution expanding throughout the UK the following year. By 1936 Aero had reached New York. It was one of the first products promoted by Rowntree primarily on the strength of the brand, rather than the company name. The following reel consists of a series of adverts for the product which ran from 1955-1961.
The original four-finger version of the bar was developed after a worker at the Rowntree's factory, York put a suggestion in the recommendation box for a snack that a "man could have in his lunch box for work". The product was launched in September 1935 in the UK as Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp, and the later two-finger version was launched on May 15, 1936. Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp was renamed Kit Kat Chocolate Crisp in 1937, and after World War II just Kit Kat. The following advertizements ran from 1962-1963 and include the slogan, "Have a break… have a Kit Kat."
The original four-finger version of the bar was developed after a worker at the Rowntree's factory, York put a suggestion in the recommendation box for a snack that a "man could have in his lunch box for work". The product was launched in September 1935 in the UK as Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp, and the later two-finger version was launched on May 15, 1936. Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp was renamed Kit Kat Chocolate Crisp in 1937, and after World War II just Kit Kat. The following advertizements ran from 1974-1984.
The original four-finger version of the bar was developed after a worker at the Rowntree's factory, York put a suggestion in the recommendation box for a snack that a "man could have in his lunch box for work". The product was launched in September 1935 in the UK as Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp, and the later two-finger version was launched on May 15, 1936. Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp was renamed Kit Kat Chocolate Crisp in 1937, and after World War II just Kit Kat. The following advertizements ran from 1960-1962 and include the slogan, "Have a break… have a Kit Kat." This reel consists of a series of adverts.
The original four-finger version of the bar was developed after a worker at the Rowntree's factory, York put a suggestion in the recommendation box for a snack that a "man could have in his lunch box for work". The product was launched in September 1935 in the UK as Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp, and the later two-finger version was launched on May 15, 1936. Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp was renamed Kit Kat Chocolate Crisp in 1937, and after World War II just Kit Kat. The following advertizements ran from 1963-1965 and include the slogan, "Have a break… have a Kit Kat."
Black Magic was launched in 1933 by Rowntree's as a more affordable indulgence than the other chocolates that were available at the time. Product sales were very high during the post-war years, and the gift of a box of Black Magic became inextricably linked with the rituals of courtship. The following is a series of adverts for Black Magic which were produced between 1957-1962.