Tong Bee Cloth Merchant
We thank Wai Ming Kuah for this picture. Does anyone remember this Grand Cheap Sale?
October 2023
September 2023
When was the last time…
…you saw/used an iMac? Better yet, do you remember the iMac G3? Let’s refresh your memory with this picture (below).
“new kid in town”
We’re pleased to announce a “new addition” to our Ipohworld collection. Yes, this is a restored Shell petrol pump, from the 1950s.
June 2023
Advertisement – Jamnadas
Here’s another excerpt from The Yamato Times. This one is an advertisement by P. S. Jamnadas & Co.
February 2023
….more advertisements…
Here’s another nostalgic photo from Chee Ong Ngai.
Have you had a Cadbury lately? 🙂
January 2023
“Austin and Me”
No, that’s not me. Rather another lad, who was obviously proud of his family car (I would presume).
November 2022
Remember Yardley?
When was the last time you saw this brand?
October 2022
Then and Now – Rose Brand Flour
On the left is a flour bag from the 1970s. On the right is the same Rose Brand Flour, but in a plastic package.
Other than the slight change in the logo, what else do you notice?
July 2022
Smith Astral
Have you heard of this brand? Well, apparently they made ship clocks…like this one:
…high on a hill…
Did your sharp eyes see that famous symbol on the hill? Look again carefully, if you missed it 🙂
We thank Edwin Seibel for sharing this photo with us.
“The Choice of the Enthusiast”
Here’s an advertisement from the 1970s. While most of us have heard of Duckhams motor oil, have you heard of Hargill Engineering Sdn Bhd?
June 2022
…more ice cream to scream about…
We thank Ipoh Remembered for this advertisement, which of course is from Cold Storage Ltd.
Here’s an idea for the weekend – indulge in your preferred flavour of ice cream (with your favourite toppings too!)
May 2022
Dim Sum and F&N?
This was one of the pictures used in our Falim Exhibition a few years ago.
Has anyone tried this – Dim Sum and F&N? I usually have my Dim Sum with hot tea….to each their own, I suppose.
Getting to know ‘Austin’
From the number plate, we can safely assume that this picture was taken before WW2.
I’ll leave this here for all the classic car lovers….
March 2022
5 New Flavours!
This is an advertisement from a 1967 newspaper (The Straits Times). Any fans of F&N here? Which was your favourite flavour?
January 2022
Boon’s Iced Eau de Cologne
Did you know Boon Pharmacy had their very own Eau de Cologne?
Boon Pharmacy was run by the Chew family, as many of you know.
Incidentally, the family were neighbours with the LaBrooys.
December 2021
Going Shopping?
Here’s an eco-friendly tip: Use paper bags (such as the one shown above) or bring your own reusable bags when shopping. 🙂
When was the last time you saw a Whiteaways’ bag like this one?
November 2021
A Blaupunkt Radio
Ever owned a radio like this? What were your favourite radio stations/frequencies?
Blue Cross
No, not a variant of Red Cross 😉
This is in fact a paper bag advertising Blue Cross condensed milk. We thank Ipoh Remember for this picture. Does anyone remember this brand?
October 2021
Alpine Milk?
Heard of this brand? I haven’t…probably from before my time 😉
I thought it was rather interesting that the saucers are printed in 4 languages.
September 2021
…THAT famous used car mart….
This picture needs no introduction. Wonder what happened to the cars once this business ceased operation….
July 2021
‘finest milk chocolate’
Here’s a virtual treat for you – Van Houten’s finest milk chocolate 🙂
While doing a little spring cleaning at home, I stumbled upon this tin (which my late grandmother used for her trinkets). I’m going to make a guess and say that this tin probably dates back to the 1970s. I could be wrong though…
“commercial break”
…and now, a word from our sponsors 🙂
Jokes aside, anyone here owned/rode an Ariel Motorcycle?
We thank Ipoh Remembered for sharing this advertisement with us.
March 2020
“patronized by the Queen”
While we’re on the topic of personal hygiene, don’t forget your oral health too 🙂
…that blue ship on the bottle…
No, not those decorative model ships place inside glass bottles. We’re talking about Old Spice 😀
Do you remember this brand?
February 2020
Heard of “4711” ?
How many of you remember THIS brand (pictured above)?
‘Elixir of Life’….
…yes, some you out there can’t really function in the mornings without your cup of coffee 😀
Here’s a blast from the past – a vintage Nescafe coffee tin.
January 2020
British Maid?
No, we’re not talking about a servant or nanny. We’re talking about a brand of condensed milk known as British Maid. Have you heard of it? Probably back in the 1950s? Or maybe 1960s?
I’m more familiar with the common ‘Dutch Lady’….
November 2019
Alternative to “Eye-Mo”?
Heard of this brand? Could this have been the alternative to the famous eye drops brand “Eye-Mo”?
‘Have a Pepsi day’
You’ve seen souvenirs from Coca Cola, but what about Pepsi Cola? Do you remember these collectable cups?
…that famous brand…
Yes, I’m sure you recognise this brand. No, “Clouet” is not a strange spelling for ‘chicken’….Clouet is actually the name of the founder of this brand. 🙂
October 2019
Then & Now – Heinz
Here’s another Then & Now photo for you.
Anyone here tried Heinz baby food? I only remember their rusks…
Then & Now – Nespray
What did Nespray look like back in the day? Would you recognise it if you saw it today? Well, here’s a Then and Now photo for you – Nespray from the 80s (left) and Nespray today 😉
A factory in Sungei Siput
This photo was taken at the Asiatic Fruit Juice aerated water factory, which was in Sungei Siput. Does anyone know if the factory is still there? Perhaps abandoned, or converted into something else?
Swatow & Co?
Here’s an advertisement from an Old Michaelian magazine. Most of us have heard of French Bakery. But what about Swatow & Co?
September 2019
A Unique Letterhead
Letterheads usually have the company name and address; maybe even the logo / slogan. This letterhead (picture below) is rather unique, don’t you think? We were told it dates back to the 1920s.
Just curious: are those former Cycle & Carriage buildings still around? I know the Ipoh building is still there (but it’s not Cycle & Carriage anymore).
June 2019
Then & Now – Gold Coin Brand
Could this be the same brand “rebranded”? Or, two different brands…with the same name? 😉
January 2019
Did you know….
….that Alfred Bird invented this product (pictured above) because his wife was allergic to eggs? Since this product has been around for quite a while, has anyone tried this? What does it taste like?
December 2018
Three ‘friends’ at Old Town
If they ever came to life (like in those Disney cartoons), perhaps these vehicles would have been good friends 😉
Here we have a bicycle, a car and a van; all three of them ‘worked’ for Ho Yan Hor.
We’d like to hear from the car-lovers out there – can you identify the type of car shown in this picture?
August 2018
Rare photo
courtesy of: Charlie Choong
What’s so rare about this one? If you look closely, you can see the words “Chan Sam Lock Photo Service” on the blinds (below the large Chun Mee signboard). Yes, Chan Sam Lock started out as a half-shop along Brewster Road once upon a time….
July 2018
“World famous chocolates”
As a follow up to our previous blog post, we’d like to share something Ipoh Remembered sent us. This is a Cadbury advertisement printed in 1919!
A Different ‘view’ of Cadbury
Yes, this is indeed a Cadbury tin. Have you seen it before? If you have, do you remember how much these chocolates cost back then?
Cathay Cold Creameries?
Could this have been a branch of Cold Storage? Or, perhaps Cold Storage’s competitor? We don’t know, so we’re hoping someone out there could help us out. Our anonymous donor didn’t say much about this photograph (and unfortunately, we are no longer in contact with this person). I’m sure someone out there visited 47 Cockman Street at some point in their life…
Were you a Nestum kid?
I was. What about YOU?
June 2018
ANY Gift House?
Here’s another one from the Yeoh Family album. I know…it’s a funeral procession (no, we’re not feeling morbid today). What caught my eye was the signboard on the extreme right – ANY Co Gift House. I’ve certainly never heard of it (perhaps too young to remember… 😉 ). Do any of YOU remember this shop?
May 2018
…when doing laundry was a ‘breeze’…
