To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the BPMA (1965-2025) we recently held an exhibition at Merchandise World featuring iconic merchandise from 1965 to the present day.

The first display featured classic 1960’s brands such as Babycham, Cherry B and the Homepride Flour characters. The Smash Martian’s and Tetley Tea Folk were represented in the 70’s and the story progressed through the decades with the Nat West Piggy Banks, McDonald’s Happy Meals and the Duracell Drumming Bunnies featured in the 80’s and 90’s. Right up to the iconic Beaverton Brewery colourful merchandise  asone of the brands representing today.

The exhibition drew a large audience with all visitors being able to find something that took them back to a moment in time. We also reflected on the increasing value of merchandise. Many exhibits which were free giveaways in their era, are now valuable collectables.