A Crunchie wrapper discovered in Cambridge University Library has captured online attention regarding its age, likely dating from the late 1960s, based on its sixpence price. Social media users are piecing together its history, referencing a promotion from 1965 and comparing it to wrappers from the 1950s. The Library's social media team humorously engaged with the discovery, while its condition surprised staff. Cambridge University Library, with its vast collection, often unveils remnants from the past, continuing to fascinate history enthusiasts and casual observers alike.
A Crunchie wrapper dating back possibly as far as the late 1960s was discovered at Cambridge University Library, sparking online speculation about its precise age.
The orange packaging with a price of sixpence indicates a pre-1971 production date, igniting social media's curiosity and theories on its origin.
Lizzie Woodman, library's coordinator, expressed surprise at the wrapper's condition, saying, 'It was in such good condition. It looked like it had been put there yesterday.'
The discovery is a typical anecdote in Cambridge's long history, where remnants from the past are regularly unearthed in its vast library collection.
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