Four large advertising cards from Gore's Rock Shop
Date made: mid 20th century
Description: 1-4]. Advertisement. Rectangular thick card sign. White with blue and red lettering 'Gore's 'Golden Isle' sixpenny Rock' mint, pineapple, lemon, lime fruit, orange, etc. 4 bars for 1/10 Pure and wholesome. Really Superior Quality Guaranteed by the shop with 40 years' reputation'.
5] Advertisement. Rectangular thick card sign. White with blue and red lettering 'Gore's 'Golden Isle' sixpenny Rock' mint, pineapple, lemon, lime fruit, orange, etc. 4 bars for 1/11 Pure and wholesome. Really Superior Quality Guaranteed by the shop with 40 years' reputation'. From Gore's Rock shop, Castle Street, Douglas.
Sticks of rock with the Manx three legs of Man running through them would have been a popular tourist souvenir for friends and family at home. Gore’s Rock Shop in Castle Street, Douglas finally closed its doors in the 1987, as part of the redevelopment of Douglas town centre with the new Strand shopping centre. Gore’s Rock Shop in Castle Street, Douglas finally closed its doors in 1987, as part of the redevelopment of Douglas town centre with the new Strand shopping centre.
Materials: card
Object name: advertisement
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 1987-0531