This retro photo gallery shows some of the most memorable advertisements from the era, for everything from food and drink to disinfectant.
Some of the products being promoted are still big sellers today, while others were very much of their time.
If you were around in the 80s, you’ll remember the Ford Escort, which was the best-selling car of the decade.
But do you remember quick-dried carrot strips, which are probably best forgotten, or the 80 Plus drink, which it was claimed would ‘lift your spirits’?
People back then were being encouraged to ‘unzipp a banana’, the ‘egg chicks’ were doing a cracking job, and a unique vehicle was doing the rounds, promoting Outspan oranges from South Africa.
It was also a time when lard was found in most kitchens, vinyl floors were a popular choice for home makeovers, and billboards still promoted cigarette brands, including Capstan and Greys.
Keith Chegwin was selling us Duckhams motor oil, the model Pattie Boyd was promoting L'Oreal’s Dop Pearlized Shampoo, and Batman actor Adam West was helping children stay safe on the nation’s roads.
While some of the adverts have faded from memory, others are among the most iconic ever created, like the Guinness toucan and Schweppes’ 'Schhh... You-Know-Who!' tagline.
How many of these adverts, and the products they promoted, do you remember?
For more 70s nostalgia, check out this look back at some of the surprising things that were still acceptable at the time.

17. Ind Coope
A lollipop lady standing in front of a billboard advertising Ind Coope beer, in 1970 | Getty Images Photo: Steve Lewis

18. Ford Transit
A sales brochure for the 1973 Ford Transit van, with the tagline: "Transit begins where the others leave off." | Heritage Images via Getty Images Photo: National Motor Museum
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19. Guinness
'Tookie' the toucan drinks from a glass of Guinness as part of an advertising campaign for the company in September 1979 | Getty Images Photo: Rob Cousins/Evening Standard

20. Schweppes
An advert for Schweppes tonic water in 1970, with the words 'Author! Author!', and the tagline 'Schhh... You-Know-Who!' | Getty Images Photo: Culture Club

