THESE brilliant old adverts from the archive of the Lancashire Telegraph give a glimpse of life in the good old days.

They include:

An advert for the New Lodestar Nite Spot in Clayton-le-Dale.

A promotion for our careers guide back in 1969 in Burley's old Evening Star title.

And if you wanted a new kitchen then Magnifique in Darwen was the place to go.

Another advert gave readers the chance to see Watership Down at the cinema.

Walkden's was the place to go for sports equipment in Blackburn.

Thos Fowler Ltd in Northgate, Blackburn, had a special Xmas Club for people looking to get into the festive spirit.

Coulthard & Grimshaw Ltd in Wilpshire had all the latest Audi and Volkswagen models.

And Norweb in Blackburn had a special deal on the fantastic Kenwood Rotary Ironer.

Coulthard & Grimshaw Ltd had some great interest rates back in the day on the latest motors.

A selection of carpets from the private collection of Glen Mill Carpets Ltd, based in Accrington, was advertised in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph on May 11, 1979.

The YMCA in Blackburn was helping people to hear again with Luxitone Hearing Service.

And Prestige Beds was offering to help those with a bad back in the LET.

Slater's in Penny Street had a special offer on for Daz.

Holts Jewellers promised nothing but the best.

HomeKraft painting product took the pain out of painting ceilings.

Co-operative was offering children's shoe fitting, while WH Smith had a record sale.

There was a Spanish night out event at the Golden Palms in Blackburn.

Rediffusion – in Blackburn and Accrington – had everything needed for a colour TV – for only a £10 deposit.

And adverts in the LET for Kangol hats and coats were all the rage.

Another advert for Norweb offered the latest in home entertainments.

An advert for Marsden Hall in Nelson promised the opportunity to dine in splendour.