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Do you recognise these retro home gadgets of yesteryear?

Nostalgic items that have fallen out of fashion
Is this a retro game?
Could this be a medieval stretching device?
Who played these bells?
What do you call these portable chimneys?
A wonky display shelf? What do these do?
What would you use this winding gadget for?
Is this gizmo used by hypnotists?
Are these wooden bagpipes, perhaps?
Was this utilised for discipline reinforcement?
Is this a futuristic alarm clock?
Did someone really bathe in here?
What did this machine stretch?
Could this be an ancient battle shield?
Where would you find these miniature railings?
What do you call this ornate proding device?
What does this key do?
What is this kitchen contraption?
An astronaut's helmet, maybe?
Was this a pocket weapon?
Who wore this finger adornment?
Could this be a historic metal tankard?
Where is this used in the home?
Who owned these fancy tweezers?
Is this a regular musical instrument?
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Nostalgic items that have fallen out of fashion

Technology moves fast and things we once thought we needed for our home and lifestyle are now obsolete. Some may even be unrecognisable to the current generation or you may still have these items in the attic or hidden away at the back of the cupboard for posterity’s sake – or more likely because you’ve just forgotten about them!

Click or scroll to take a journey down memory lane to see how many of these retro tools and home gadgets you remember...

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Sally Coffey

07 January 2025

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