Things you dont see anymore

[Oldsmobile-88]

Pink paraffin was marketed by Shell.

 

[DB9]

Am I imagining it or was the Pink Panther cat animation used to advertise Pink Paraffin?

 

[Hants_red]

Little Chef diners

Little Chefs: What happened to roadside diner chain

At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[DB9]

Little Chef diners

Little Chefs: What happened to roadside diner chain

At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone.

www.bbc.co.uk

Didn't they try a bit of a come back but failed and used a celebrity chef too?

 

[Hants_red]

Didn't they try a bit of a come back but failed and used a celebrity chef too?

Yep, Heston. It's all in the article.

 

[Stelios]

Little Chef diners

Little Chefs: What happened to roadside diner chain

At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone.

www.bbc.co.uk

The is a roadside diner company called ‘Brightside’ who are aiming for the Little Chef market. They have a few places throughout the South West. Will be interesting to see if they can make a success of it

Brilliant Buildings – Brightside Roadside | Proper Roadside Dining

Inspired by childhood road trips of days gone by, Brightside will offer a freshly cooked menu full of classic, comforting dishes.

api.brightside.co.uk

 

[Greyhound]

Do Cadbury's still make Whole Nut chocolate? All I've seen recently is "hazelnut" with the nuts chopped up.

 

[Alistair20000]

Little Chef diners

Little Chefs: What happened to roadside diner chain

At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone.

www.bbc.co.uk

A pot of tea and a toasted teacake were appreciated to break up a journey

 

[elginCity]

A particular weakness of mine was for the pancake, maple syrup and ice cream. Lovely !

 

[Oldsmobile-88]

The blue index finger at Senior School.