80th Birthday Gift Ideas
80th Birthday Gift Ideas for those born in the 1940s
80th Birthday gift ideas for friends and family. Those currently celebrating their 80th birthday were born during a tumultuous time. With the first half of the decade dominated by World War II, and rations continuing until the early 1950s, it was a bleak period to grow up. However, if you are buying 80th Birthday gifts for someone special the chances are they remember the development of commercial television or visiting the picture house to watch classic films like Casablanca, Disney's Pinocchio, Dumbo, Bambi and Fantasia or Hollywood blockbusters like The Big Sleep and Citizen Kane. The music from this period was dominated by Swing and artists like Frank Sinatra and Doris Day became household names. Due to rationing, sweets were a rare treat, with no such restrictions nowadays, you'll find a wide selection of personalised retro sweet gifts here that will feel naughty but oh so very nice! We hope some of our 80th birthday gifts help your loved ones to reminisce over this unique period in history, evoking happy memories of difficult times.
If the very mention of Nellie the Elephant or Muffin The Mule conjures up the simple pleasures of a carefree childhood, stand by to reconnect with a long lost world of puffing steam trains, picnicking teddy bears, chortling policemen and four legged friends. Oh yes, what it was to be young in the 40s, 50s and 60s! For any child of the post-war years, these hand-picked fun-packed recordings will bring so many special memories flooding back.
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Whether you’ve ever sampled the joys of a 1940s re-enactment weekend or just love the fun, warmth and emotion of vintage music, A 1940s WEEKEND is packed with the very best in melody from the war years and beyond! Here are the songs, sounds and stars that lit up the dance floors, cinema screens, music halls and radio airwaves of 1940s Britain - golden nuggets from our musical past that raised the spirits and kept morale sky high during the most testing times in our nation’s history.
£8.00
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Choose any year from 1930 to 2002. Celebrate a year of birth, year of marriage or any other anniversary or special day with this ideal Card and Gift in one. News headlines and 20 songs from your chosen year.
£6.49
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Choose any year from 1934 to 1989. Each DVD features a fantastic retrospective look at a collection of wonderful original footage gathered from the vaults of some of Britains leading news organisations. Take a trip back in time and experience the lifestyle, the personalities and the news stories that changed the World.
£9.49
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Choose any year from 1940 to 1949. Celebrate a year of birth, year of marriage or any other anniversary or special day with this ideal Card and Gift in one. News headlines and 20 songs from your chosen year.
£6.49
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Choose any year from 1940 to 1949. Each DVD features a fantastic retrospective look at a collection of wonderful original footage gathered from the vaults of some of Britains leading news organisations. Take a trip back in time and experience the lifestyle, the personalities and the news stories that changed the World.
£9.49
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Remember the 1940's with this 'design yourself' Hamper. Packed with gifts that bring back memories of your childhood years. Hamper includes as Standard - 40's Sweet Pack, WWII CD with 24 1940's Songs, WWII Coin, WWII miniature Medal, various printed memorabilia plus items your can choose from our drop down boxes ..Great gift idea for a 70th or 80th Birthday or special occasion.
£60.00
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Classic collection of 1940's Themed Sweets. Carefully crafted into a beautiful gift pack, every pack is individually hand assembled by us at Sweet and Nostalgic. A Unique 1940's Gift. Save even more on our multi buy option where you can mix and match across our decades, or order bulk qty's. Perfect 1940's gifts for special events and corporate gifts.
£4.95
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Celebrate your life, with this ideal Card, CD and Booklet in one. News Stories and 15 songs ( including digital access to all songs).
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The iconic tale of the little fawn and the challenges he faces on the way to becoming forest prince. A lovely personalised keepsake copy of this Disney Classic. Comes with a FREE Embossed name on the front cover i.e. A Story For 'Name'. A Name and Message on the inside cover. A name at the top of every page, and a FREE keepsake gift box. See product information below for important ordering details.
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£27.99
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Ever wanted to be transformed into your favourite Banana munching superhero? This brilliant Bananaman sweet jar is packed with foam banana sweets to give you superpowers (possibly) and personalised with your name for that extra special finish. Perfect for retro loving adults and kids alike. See Product information on How to Order.
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Learn more about the war of the skies in this phenomenal Battle of Britain Newspaper Book. The only world war battle ever to be fought entirely in the air, it was this incredible triumph that saved Britain from the grasp of Nazi Germany and was an important victory for the allies. FREE EMBOSSING ! and FREE GIFT BOX !
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£79.99
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Everyone has a little mischief in them, and our Beano Happy Birthday sweet Jar is the perfect gift for any Rebel! Packed with retro sweets including Cola Bottles, Rainbow Drops, Love Hearts, Popping Candy, Sherbet and so much more, this jar is sure to be a favourite! Great gift for all Dennis the Menace Fans. Perfect unique birthday gift for him! The jar is personalised with a fabulous ‘Dennis’ label and the name of your choice.See Product information on How to Order.
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A sweet treat for all rebels out there! Our Dennis themed, Beano Sweet Box comes packed with a collection of classic retro sweets to be enjoyed by little rebels and retro loving adults alike. The deluxe red box comes with a magnetic closing lid and is filled with classic sweets including: Cola Bottles, Popping Candy, Rainbow Drops, Sherbet and so much more. See Product information on How to Order.
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Everyone has a little mischief in them, and our Beano sweet Jar is the perfect gift for any Rebel! Packed with retro sweets including Cola Bottles, Rainbow Drops, Love Hearts, Popping Candy, Sherbet and so much more, this jar is sure to be a favourite!. See Product information on How to Order.
£18.00
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A very special sweet box with 6 compartments designed just for dads... Printed with the Best Dad design, with Dad’s full name, so everyone knows exactly who the sweets belong to! Filled with a great collection of classic retro sweets this is sure to be a hit! See Product information on How to Order.
£24.00
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A very special sweet box designed just for dads... Printed with the Best Dad design, with Dad’s full name, so everyone knows exactly who the sweets belong to! Filled with a great collection of classic retro sweets this is sure to be a hit! See Product information on How to Order.
£22.00
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This beautiful hand made wicker hamper is packed with all of the old school classics for that nostalgic feel.. A great gift idea for a special birthday or special occasion. See Product information on How to Order.
£50.00
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A beautifully bound hardback book that holds a complete recreation of a national newspaper, from any date of your choice, together with other major newspaper reports from that year. Price from £49.99 ( with Optional Extras )
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The iconic image of the 2 Bisto urchins on this great Mug. You can even get it hand filled with a selection of old fashioned sweets form the era you grew up in. Price from £8.00 (Mug Only)
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Classic Camp Coffee Advert Mug with or without a selection of 1940's / 50's or 1960's old fashioned sweets. A Great birthday gift idea for friends and family.. Price from £8.00 (Mug Only)
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To commemorate the Battle of Normandy a 136 page newspaper book. A detailed compilation of newspaper coverage which outlines the major events from the D-Day Landings on 6th June 1944 through to the Parisian's first day of freedom on 27th August 1944. Price from £44.99 ( with Optional Extras )
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£44.99
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A very special sweet box designed just for dads... This stylish black is printed with Dad’s full name and Dads sweet supply, so everyone knows exactly who the sweets belong to! Filled with a great collection of classic retro sweets this is sure to be a hit! See Product information on How to Order.
£22.00
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Classic Daddies Favorite Sauce Advert. You can even get it hand filled with a selection of old fashioned sweets form the era you grew up in. Price from £8.00 (Mug Only)
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Want to explore the decades? Gain an insight into what life was really like back in time? Now you can!, Comes with a FREE Gift Box
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£29.99
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Want to explore the decades? Gain an insight into what life was really like back in time? Now you can! **Please note text on pages can be small due to the reduction in size from tabloid to A4**
£17.99
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A personalised football book, filled with iconic images of your chosen teams history through half a Century! The football fan in your life can reminisce over their favourite team moments and enjoy pictures of the football stars from their side. Features and photographs scanned from original newspapers will delight fans as they enjoy all the action! Packed with photographs from their club's history and bound in a luxury black embossed leather hardback cover. A great gift for birthdays. Christmas or indeed Father's day! FREE EMBOSSING and FREE GIFT BOX !
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£79.99
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Now includes England's World Cup Victory from the Summer of 2019. Owzat! This book highlights England’s international games back to 1905, reproduced from original national newspapers of the time. The Ashes victories, World Cup games and some thrilling test matches, reported as they happened. The perfect gift for a Cricket buff. Price From £44.99 (with Optional Extras )
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A nostalgic reminder of an item that offers an insight into the tribulations endured by a generation during the outbreak of World War Two.
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The box has 6 sweet compartments each containing your favourite liquorice sweets and is fully personalised with your name on the wooden box itself. A must for all liquorice lovers. See Product information on How to Order.
£24.00
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This personalised spoof Enid Blyton book would make a unique Father's Day gift or Birthday Gift for Dad. Personalise the front cover and inside message for FREE.
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This fascinating book follows the sport from its early days in the ’50s when Moss, Hawthorn, and Clark risked all every time they took to the track. More great Brits enjoyed the limelight including Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart, and James Hunt, Nigel Mansell, Damien Hill and Lewis Hamilton. Price From £44.99 (with Optional Extras )
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Everyone has a little mischief in them, and our Gnasher Happy Birthday sweet Jar is the perfect gift for any trouble maker! Packed with retro sweets including Cola Bottles, Rainbow Drops, Love Hearts, Popping Candy, Sherbet and so much more, this jar is sure to be a favourite! Great gift for all Dennis the Menace and Gnasher Fans. Perfect unique birthday gift for him or her! The jar is personalised with a fabulous ‘Gnasher’ label and the name of your choice. See Product information on How to Order.
£18.00
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Classic Golden Shred Advert Mug with or without a selection of 1940's, 50's or 1960's old fashioned sweets. A Great birthday gift idea for friends and family. Price from £8.00 (Mug Only)
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A delicious and unique Birthday gift delivered straight through the letterbox! The colourful label has a celebratory vibe and is personalised with the recipient's name. The box contains 5 x bags of our yummy retro sweets including Dolly Mixtures, Kola Cubes and Jelly Beans. What a lovely surprise when this lands on the door mat for the one you love! See Product information on How to Order.
£12.00
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Wish your loved ones a Happy Birthday by indulging them with this deluxe, delicious goody box filled with sweet memories! Packed with classic retro sweets like Cola Bottles, Fizzers, Foam Shrimps and Fried Eggs, this unique birthday gift is then personalised with your recipient's name. Once the sweets have all been enjoyed, the box can be used as a storage box for their keepsakes! Product information on How to Order.
£22.00
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Say Happy Birthday to your loved ones with our lovely little tuck box, packed with retro classics! The colourful label is personalised with the recipient's name and the whole box sports a party vibe! Included in the box are delicious treats like Fried Eggs, Foam Shrimps, Cola Bottles and Strawberry Bon Bons. This unique birthday gift is perfect for those in your life with a sweet tooth! See Product information on How to Order.
£18.00
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Happy Birthday! Send your loved ones a sweet treat and a trip down memory lane with this jar filled with retro sweets from their childhood! The colourful, celebratory label is personalised with their name making this a completely unique birthday gift for family and friends. Packed with delicious delights like Cola Bottles, Foam Shrimps, Love Hearts, Rhubarb and Custards and more, this is a must for those with a sweet tooth! See Product information on How to Order.
£18.00
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Relive some of the greatest moments from ‘The Sport of Kings’ as reported at the time in national newspapers. The tapes go up on this book with a Triple Crown win by Pretty Polly in 1904. It features wonder horses such as Golden Miller, Arkle, Red Rum, Sherga, and Kauto Star.. Price From £44.99 (with Optional Extras )
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Featuring Iconic imagery from the archives showing the news of the past. You can choose any year from 1930 to 1988. Inside you will find front page articles from your chosen year. This books also comes with FREE embossing on the front cover and a Name and special gift message on the inside cover.You can also choose to have it presented in a lovely gift box to keep this special gift safe for years to come. Comes with a FREE Gift Box. See important details below on how to order.
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Classic Wartime propaganda message that in our busy world, has remained just as meaningful today. The sign has an authentic aged feel and is a great sign for the home, businesses or office! Great gift for friends and family and those who enjoy wartime memorabilia. Small £7, Large £14, Jumbo £37, Super Jumbo £85.
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A gift box created for the Liquorice Connoisseur. The liquorice sweet collection is full of tasty treats for anyone who loves the aniseed flavour of liquorice. The box contains a great collection of sweets including Liquorice All Sorts, Liquorice Flavoured Toffees, Cream Rocks, Liquorice Comforts and more. The sweets are presented in a personalised black gift box to make it special. See Product information on How to Order.
£18.00
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It doesn't matter when you grew up, and featuring some of your favourite cartoon characters this mug is available to buy on it's own as a Mug or with a great selection of any decade sweets. See Product detail for options. Price from £8.00 (Mug Only)
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Mega Dad! He's your Superhero and you want to celebrate this, here's how! This retro styled personalised comic book is the ideal Father's day gift or birthday gift for dad. Priced from £19.99 for a softback version, this gift is sure to be out of this world!
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The perfect sweet treat for all little minx’s! This fab sweet jar is filled with 13 old school sweets including Cola Bottles, Rainbow Drops, Dolly Mixtures, Love Hearts and more. The jar is finished with a special Minnie the Minx label, personalised with your name!. See Product information on How to Order.
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Leaflet no.13 - Puddings and Sweets. Fascinating leaflet showing how to bake on a budget during WWII. Great Teaching and Learning Aid or for the retro cook.
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Mints are a timeless classic enjoyed by all generations, but particularly Grandparents! Packed with five delicious sweet bags that offer Humbugs, Chocolate Mints, Mint Imperials, Everton Mints and Sparkling Mint Drops, this is a must for all mint lovers! Conveniently packed into a letterbox package, and personalised with their name, this makes a convenient gift to send to loved ones. See Product information on How to Order.
£12.00
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The Golden Age of Motoring Replica Gift Pack. Quality Reproduced memorabilia featuring Road Users Guide, Legal Documents, Images and more..
£6.00
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What a great way to treat your mum on Mother's Day or her! A cuddly soft plush teddy bear holding a heart with 'mum' written on it, is combined with a delicious jar of retro vegan sweets. The gift is presented in a pretty pink box personalised with your mum's name on it too! What a unique way to show mum you love her and appreciate everything she does! See Product information on How to Order.
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An hilarious gift for the 'old Fart' in your life. Give them this oversized bottle of mint imperial 'Pills'! Personalised with both the recipient's name and senders name, this truly is a unique gift! See Product information on How to Order.
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You can create you own personalised message to go with this wicker hamper.This beautiful hand made wicker hamper is packed with all of the old school classics for that nostalgic feel.. A great gift idea for a special birthday or special occasion. See Product information on How to Order.
£42.00
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Perfect personalised gift for a Special Occasion. Treat someone special to this bottle of bubbly and Chocolate gift set. The label can include your recipients Name and Message, and presented in a lovely silk lined gift box. Please see product details for instructions on how to order.
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£59.99
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A personalised football book, filled with iconic images of your chosen teams history through the 20th Century! The football fan in your life can reminisce over their favourite team moments with this A4 book. Packed with photographs from their club's history and bound in a colour to represent the team colours. This book comes with a free gift box! A great gift for birthdays. Christmas or indeed Father's day! Price from £29.99.
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NOW includes a review of the 2020-21 Season ! Relive the history of your favourite football team through newspaper headlines. These fascinating football books are filled with news reports, written by reporters present at the time, and capture - some of the greatest moments in the history of your club over the last century.These elegantly bound hardback Football Newspaper Books are reproduced to full tabloid size, 29.7 x 21cm. Price from £39.99. Colour Pages are included post 2006 coverage.
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£39.99
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A delicious treat for the liquorice lovers in your life! Packed with 5 delicious sweet packs containing, all sorts, liquorice wheels, liquorice comfits, Pontefract cakes and cream rocks! What a lovely surprise when this lands on the door mat for the one you love!
The postal box is packed with sweets and then sealed with a personalised sticker. See Product information on How to Order.
£12.00
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This handmade gift box contains a nostalgic collection of traditional mint sweets! Mints are enjoyed by all ages, but make a particularly unique gift for grandparents! From Humbugs to Mint imperials and chocolate mints to sparkling mint drops, there's plenty to tickle the taste buds. Personalised with your recipients name on the front, this box then becomes a handy personal storage box for jewellery and nick knacks! Great unique gift for Christmas, ideal present for family and friends. See Product information on How to Order.
£24.00
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Perfect personalised gift for Mother's Day, or for a Special Occasion. Treat your someone special to this bubbly Prosecco and Chocolate gift set. The label can include your recipients Name and Message, and is presented in a lovely silk lined gift box. Please see product details for instructions on how to order.
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£43.00
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Perfect personalised gift for a Special Occasion. Treat someone special to this bottle of Red Wine and Chocolate gift set. The label can include your recipients Name and Message, and presented in a lovely silk lined gift box. Please see product details for instructions on how to order.
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£36.99
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A delightful selection of retro sweets for purests! Included in your mail order carton are classics like popping candy, refreshers, rainbow drops, flumps, sherbet and love hearts! It is like having your own personal tuck shop landing on your doorstep! The A4 mail order box is personalised on the inside cover with up to 12 characters. Great birthday, celebration and Christmas gift! See Product information on How to Order.
£12.00
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Perfect personalised gift for a Special Occasion. Treat someone special to this bottle of White Wine and Chocolate gift set. The label can include your recipients Name and Message, and presented in a lovely silk lined gift box. Please see product details for instructions on how to order.
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£36.99
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