Whether you are 8 or 80, you'll be fascinated by this vast and unique collection of memorabilia from the last century. There really is something for everybody, from the thousands of items in the historic stores, to the impressive display of vintage tractors and farm equipment.
Collections include
Grocery Store
The grocery store is the largest of the shops on display at Oakham Treasures. Stocked from floor to ceiling behind the original shop counters and weighing scales, there is a vast array of not only real live grocery contents, but their packaging, merchandising and advertising signs as well!
The store provides a fascinating view of the vast number of grocery brands in existence throughout the 20th century. Famous names such as OXO, Coca Cola, Colman's, Heinz and Huntley and Palmers have all changed little in appearance, whereas others, such as Birds Egg Substitute, Smiths Crisps and Black Boy Coffee are all long gone!
As you browse through shelf upon shelf of stock, you'll be amazed at just how many old products you recognise from your past. Do you remember doing the laundry with Rinso, Fairy Snow, Drive, Clozone, Fab or even Omo? It's all here in this vast treasure trove of grocery items, just waiting to be rediscovered by you on your nostalgic trip down memory lane!
Sweet Shop
Remember that wonderful aroma when you dived into the corner sweet shop with your hard earned pocket money? Being spoilt for choice between rows and rows of brightly coloured jars behind the counter? Then you'll love the sweet shop at Oakham Treasures, whatever your taste!
From Polar Mints to Murray Mints, Brown Bros India Rock to Zubes, Fruit Gums to Fry's Chocolate and Blue Bird Liquorice Rolls to Cadbury's Sixpenny Cake Chocolate, this sweet tooth haven has it all!
There are rows and rows of chocolates, still in their original packaging, all presented in a beautiful and traditional sweet counter. There's even a Nestlé and After Eight Mints salesman's display case, traditionally used by the sales representative when travelling round the independent retailers.
There's also an especially impressive display of locally manufactured Fry's memorabilia, showing the breadth of chocolate bars produced together with the original merchandising including the still famous 'Five Boys' advertising campaign on metal signs.
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