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I Never Knew That About England — £9.99
Christopher Winn's county by county exploration of the adventures, firsts, birthplaces, legends and inventions that lie hidden in England's villages, towns and cities.

Silver Shoe Charm — £12.00
Charm bracelets have been worn throughout history for their spiritual protection. But it wasn't until Queen Victoria started to wear bracelets with miniature lockets and beads that charm bracelets started to be worn as fashionable accessories.

The Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill — £9.99
Dominique Enright has compiled a collection of some of the wittiest sayings and quips from one of England's greatest men. As well as extracts from some of his most famous speeches, this collection also includes many of his less known witticisms.

Foyle's War Series 1 DVD — £20.00
Michael Kitchen stars as the straight-talking no-nonsense Chief Inspector Christopher Foyle in the BBC's excellent police drama set during the Second World War. Contains all four episodes from the first series.

The Definitive Biography of Fred Dibnah — £7.99
The official biography of Britain's best-known steeplejack and national treasure, from his early childhood years to his climb to celebrity as a television presenter. Published as a companion to BBC2's 12-part biography.

Retro Union Jack Cushion — £16.00
The Union Jack was at the centre of Mod culture in the 1960s. Carnaby Street in London was alive with Union Jack emblazoned clothes for the Mods to wear, including entire jackets cut from the British national flag.

The Beatles The Illustrated Biography — £9.99
An extensive collection of colour and black and white photographs supported by an informative text trace the career of The Beatles from when John Lennon met Paul McCartney in 1960 to the marriage of John to Yoko Ono and the final dissolution of the band in 1970.

Tommy Cooper Always Leave Them Laughing The Definitive Biography of a Comedy Legend — £8.99
Written by close friend and colleague John Fisher this is a warmly written and literate story of the life of one of Britain's greatest comedians. Endorsed by his family and including previously unseen material from the archives of his manager Miff Ferrie.

Silver Heart Clip Earrings — £31.50
Marcasite-studded heart earrings that will add sparkle to your outfit day or night. Inspired by Victorian originals, they would make the perfect gift for a loved one.

Wicket Wit Quips and Quotes for the Cricket Obsessed — £9.99
Hilarious quotes about the gentleman's game from cricket capers worldwide. A perfect gift for cricket fans of any age and an indispensible source book for wannabe speech writers.

Old Git Wit Quips and Quotes For the Young at Heart — £9.99
Words of wisdom from the aged and the ageing on subjects as diverse as the benefits of old age to grumpiness, physical effects, sex and indecency and death. With contributions from such oldies as Oscar Wilde, Sophocles, Spike Milligan and Bob Monkhouse.

Glass Crystal Butterfly Brooch — £15.00
Butterflies have always been a popular motif for jewellers, replicated in accurate detail by the Victorians and given a more fluid interpretation by Art Nouveau designers.

Britain From the Air DVD — £12.00
Sir Derek Jacobi takes the viewer on a fascinating aerial tour of six thousand years of British history and heritage. From prehistoric Britain to a landscape dominated by the car.

Wizard of Oz Dorothy Keyring — £4.50
Judy Garland was only 16 when she starred in The Wizard of Oz as Dorothy, the young Kansas girl transported to the magical world of Oz in a dream and famous for her rendition of 'Over the Rainbow'. Our keyring features an image of Judy Garland playing Dorothy, taken from the original film.

Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers Mug — £6.00
It isn't until the end of the Wizard of Oz that Dorothy is told by the Good Witch that the red slippers she is wearing have the power to transport her back home. Our mug features a licensed image from the film.

Tail-less Donkey — £4.80
A traditional fun party game based on an original from the 1930s. The blindfolded player who gets the tail on the 100 wins, or failing that, the one with the highest score wins.

Paddington Bear Mug — £4.80
Michael Bond's Paddington Bear celebrates his 50th birthday this year. Our mug features an image of the charming marmalade-loving bear from darkest Peru who has delighted readers both young and old since he first appeared in 1958.

What's in the Queen's Handbag and other Royal Secrets — £8.99
Veteran Fleet Street royal reporters Phil Dampier and Ashley Walton reveal the innermost secrets of the Royal Family. From what Prince Charles likes for supper to the Queen Mother's favourite read, this book is packed with delightful royal revelations.

The Forties Good Times Just Around the Corner — £8.00
Mainly told in the words of those that were there, The Forties is a vividly remembered and nostalgic account of the decade dominated by the Second World War and its aftermath.

Rugby Wit Quips & Quotes For the Rugby Obsessed — £9.99
Hundreds of rugby-related quotes that range from the hilarious to the philosophical for rugby lovers of all age.

Hot-Water Bottle Covers — £9.99
A fabulous collection of 30 inspiring knitting projects, from simple to stunning and retro to macho.

Leonard Rossiter, British Comedy Heroes DVD — £6.00
Leonard Rossiter's illustrious career made him one of Britain's best loved comedy heroes. This dvd compiles some of comic Leonard Rossiter's most memorable tv moments. It also includes candid interviews with the likes of Bruce Bould, John Barron, John Wells, Sue Nicholls, Eic Chappel and Don Warrington.

Remember When A Nostalgic Trip Through the Consumer Era — £9.99
Robert Opie takes the reader on a fascinating decade by decade journey through the consumer years from the late Victorian era to the 1990s. A visual feast of advertising and packaging from Kit-Kat and Bisto to Barbie.

Victorian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Butterfly Pendant — £30.00
Evoking the Victorian love of naturalistic motifs, our pink mother-of-pearl pendant incorporates a charming butterfly and floral design in crystal-studded sterling silver.

The Music Lesson Waterglobe — £20.00
The scene inside our Waterglobe is taken from the Frederic Lord Leighton's painting `The Music Lesson, painted in 1877. The young girl was the popular child dancer and actress Connie Gilchrist.

The Best of Charles Buchan's Football Monthly — £16.99
All the best bits from Charles Buchan's Football Monthly which first appeared in 1951 and continued in publication until 1951. Every footballer's dream, its glossy pages were a mix of journalism, cartoons and footballer profiles.

Advice on Courtship & Marriage — £4.99
Hilarious Victorian pearls of wisdom on courtship and marriage, immoral conduct and what to look for in a spouse show how little people have changed a hundred years on.

Lord of the Manor Cushion — £8.00
Our tapestry cushion is emblazoned with the words Lord of the Manor and decorated with a traditional textile design.

Football's Greatest Characters — £7.19
Fascinating facts, trivia and anecdotes about seventy of the greatest characters in footballing history. From Crazy Keepers such as Bruce Grobbelaar (Spaghetti Legs) to Hard Men such as Tommy Banks (The Bolton Butcher) and Wild Boys like Eric Cantona (Alive and Kicking).

Victorian Silver & Blue Topaz Ring - Size S — £16.00
The Victorians valued precious stones for their symbolism and even attributed them with special powers. Blue topaz was worn as a symbol of love and affection.

Victorian Silver & Blue Topaz Ring - Size Q — £16.00
The Victorians valued precious stones for their symbolism and even attributed them with special powers. Blue topaz was worn as a symbol of love and affection.

Victorian Silver & Marcasite Heart Ring - Size K — £15.00
Courtship during the Victorian era was very formal and closely monitored, so giving tokens of love became an important means of communicating between lovers. Posies of flowers called tussie mussies would convey different messages, depending on the flowers chosen and hearts decorated all manner of items.

Victorian Silver & Marcasite Heart Ring - Size M — £15.00
Courtship during the Victorian era was very formal and closely monitored, so giving tokens of love became an important means of communicating between lovers. Posies of flowers called tussie mussies would convey different messages, depending on the flowers chosen and hearts decorated all manner of items.

Victorian Silver & Marcasite Heart Ring - Size O — £15.00
Courtship during the Victorian era was very formal and closely monitored, so giving tokens of love became an important means of communicating between lovers. Posies of flowers called tussie mussies would convey different messages, depending on the flowers chosen and hearts decorated all manner of items.

Celtic Silver & Amber Pendant — £30.00
Amber has been used since the beginning of time for producing ornamental items. Revered for its warm beauty and healing qualities, it was exquisitely crafted by the Celts during the 5th to 12th centuries AD.

Celtic Silver & Amber Teardrop Earrings — £20.00
The Celts were skilled craftsmen, fashioning intricate knotwork designs in silver and stone. Our Celtic Teardrop Earrings are set with amber used by the Celts and prized for its natural beauty and special powers.

Victorian Marcasite Butterfly Brooch — £14.40
Novelty brooches featuring butterflies, dragonflies and even beetles were particularly popular towards the end of Queen Victoria's reign. Typically our brooch features a realistic rather than stylised interpretation.

Domestic Goddess Mug — £6.00
21st-century words of wisdom make fun of post-war advertising in this witty Retro style mug that any modern woman would be proud to own.

Up and at 'Em — £10.00
A selection of 10 adrenalin-fuelled picture stories from the War Picture Library.

March Hares and Monkeys' Uncles Paperback Book — £7.99
The fascinating stories behind hundreds of quirky and more commonplace phrases from Proof's in the Pudding to Clutching at Straws.

English Rose Cosmetic Bag — £15.00
The English rose is the traditional flower of England and at the heart of any cottage garden. One of its most familiar forms is the red and white Tudor rose which was established as a symbol of the country's unity in 1485 when the Tudor King Henry VII married Elizabeth Plantagenet from the house of Lancaster.

Lavender Body Wrap — £8.00
Lavender was the favoured herb of Queen Victoria. Its pungent flowers were used to scent perfumes and soaps and were sewn into muslin bags and put in drawers and wardrobes to freshen clothes. Warm our Lavender Body Wrap in the microwave to soothe tired aching limbs.

Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers Keyring — £3.50
In the Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland's Dorothy is given a pair of ruby slippers by the Munchkins to protect her from the Wicked Witch of the West. Our keyring features an original image of the slippers taken from the film, which was first released in 1939.

Miniature Paddington Bear in a Suitcase — £4.00
Michael Bond's duffel-coated Paddington Bear celebrates his 50th birthday this year. This charming miniature plush version comes in a keepsake tin suitcase.

Art Deco Silver & Onyx Oval Ring - Size S — £20.00
Our Silver and Onyx ring is inspired by Art Deco costume rings produced during the 1920s and '30s. The filigree setting, use of onyx and the size and shape of the stone are all typical.

Art Deco Silver & Onyx Oval Ring - Size Q — £20.00
Our Silver and Onyx ring is inspired by Art Deco costume rings produced during the 1920s and '30s. The filigree setting, use of onyx and the size and shape of the stone are all typical.

Art Deco Silver & Onyx Oval Ring - Size O — £20.00
Our Silver and Onyx ring is inspired by Art Deco costume rings produced during the 1920s and '30s. The filigree setting, use of onyx and the size and shape of the stone are all typical.

Retro Chunky Silver Ring - Size M — £14.00
The emphasis for jewellery in the 1960s was on making a statement. Our chunky ring is typical of the over-sized designs that were popular at this time.

Tudor Silver & Carnelian Rope Ring - Size Q — £13.00
Although jewellery was generally the realm of the upper classes in Tudor England, rings were worn throughout society, often as a symbol of status. Many featured precious stones and it was not uncommon for a number of rings to be worn on several fingers.

Art Nouveau Silver Swirl Ring - Size S — £12.00
The graceful curving 's' shape is a dominant motif in Art Nouveau design, perfectly encapsulating the stem of a flower, the neck of a swan or the crest of a wave. Our Silver Swirl Ring is inspired by original Art Nouveau designs.

Victorian Silver & Amethyst Ring - Size M — £14.40
Recalling the pretty, feminine jewellery popular during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign.

Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Leaf Ring - Size O — £48.00
Finely crafted by Ortak in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, using traditional techniques and hand finished to the highest standards, this stunning ring is a contemporary take on the classic Art Nouveau style.

Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Leaf Ring - Size S — £48.00
Finely crafted by Ortak in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, using traditional techniques and hand finished to the highest standards, this stunning ring is a contemporary take on the classic Art Nouveau style.

Victorian Forget-me-not Stacking Rings - Size Q — £20.00
Our Forget-me-not Stacking Rings reflect the light, feminine jewellery that was particularly popular during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign.

Traditional Tiddlywinks Game — £5.00
The traditional game of flipping counters was first played as a Victorian parlour game and was patented as Tiddledy Winks in the 1890s. Our Traditional Tiddlywinks Game is based on an original 1950s edition.

Art Nouveau Silver Swirl Ring - Size O — £12.00
The graceful curving 's' shape is a dominant motif in Art Nouveau design, perfectly encapsulating the stem of a flower, the neck of a swan or the crest of a wave. Our Silver Swirl Ring is inspired by original Art Nouveau designs.

Victorian Silver & Garnet Ring - Size S — £20.00
The renewed interest in Medieval art and architecture during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign influenced all areas of the decorative arts. Red garnets such as those featured in our silver and garnet ring were very popular.

Art Nouveau Lily of the Valley Photograph Frame 5x7 — £12.00
The fairy like quality of the delicate white flowers of lily of the valley made it a favourite motif for Art Nouveau designers. The floral design of our photograph frame recalls early 20th-century originals.

Victorian Silver & Garnet Ring - Size Q — £20.00
The renewed interest in Medieval art and architecture during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign influenced all areas of the decorative arts. Red garnets such as those featured in our silver and garnet ring were very popular.

Celtic Silver Knotwork Ring - Size O — £8.00
The knotwork design on our Celtic ring recalls the intricate patterns that feature on illuminated manuscripts dating from the 7th to 9th centuries AD.

Victorian Silver & Amethyst Ring - Size Q — £18.00
Recalling the pretty, feminine jewellery popular during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign.

Triple Heart Stacking Ring - Size K — £28.00
A beautiful gift idea for a loved one, our set of three stacking rings each features a delicate heart.

Art Nouveau Silver Swirl Ring - Size Q — £12.00
The graceful curving 's' shape is a dominant motif in Art Nouveau design, perfectly encapsulating the stem of a flower, the neck of a swan or the crest of a wave. Our Silver Swirl Ring is inspired by original Art Nouveau designs.

Art Deco Silver & Onyx Cushion Ring - Size S — £20.00
Our Silver & Onyx Ring is inspired by Art Deco costume rings which often featured large semi-precious stones in filigree settings. The contrast of black onyx with silver was particularly popular.

Art Nouveau Oyster Shell Necklace — £25.00
Art Nouveau designers were captivated by the iridescent and fantastical beauty of the natural world. They used opal, moonstone, mother-of-pearl and shell to try and replicate this remarkable effect.

Football Eccentrics — £4.50
Subtitled `Mad Managers, Potty Players & Scary Spectators' this book is an entertaining look at the colourful characters and bizarre incidents that have shaped the game of football.

Traditional Wooden Yo-yo — £2.00
Yo-yos are some of the oldest toys ever to have existed. In Ancient Greece they were made of terracotta, wood and metal and decorated with pictures of the gods.

Art Nouveau Dragonfly Vase — £25.00
Our Art Nouveau Dragonfly Vase is inspired by the ceramics and glassware produced by French designers such as Emile Gallé and the Daum brothers towards the end of the 19th century.

Hanging Tree Centrepiece — £18.00
Use our Hanging Tree Centrepiece to make a decorative statement at any time of the year. Fill it with our Easter Egg decorations for a unique table centerpiece.

Art Nouveau Calla Lily Trinket Box — £15.00
The magnificent white calla lily is one of the defining motifs of the Art Nouveau period, its trumpet like flowers and swirling stems lending themselves perfectly to the stylised naturalistic motifs favoured by the movement.

Art Nouveau Whiplash Cosmetic Bag — £10.00
The whiplash pattern featured on our cosmetic bag is one of the defining motifs of the Art Nouveau period, its organic form a symbol of the movement's desire to integrate the natural world into everyday life.

Art Nouveau Geometric Stained Glass Lamp — £70.00
The stained glass shade of our lamp recalls the distinctive geometric glass examples produced by American designer Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933). His master craftsmen would create patterns using pieces of glass cut into squares, triangles, rectangles and ovals.

Senior Moments Glycerine Soap — £3.50
Clean away the ravages of old age with our exclusive soap fragranced with gentleman's cologne.

Victorian Enamelled Floral Compact Mirror — £12.50
The Victorians were masters of decoration, embellishing all manner of household items with lavish adornment. Our Victorian Floral Compact Mirror recalls Victorian originals with its richly jewelled and enamelled decoration.

Peter Rabbit Baby Keepsake Capsule — £10.00
With illustrations from Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit story, first published in 1902.

Peter Rabbit Chocolate Bunnies — £3.00
Twelve delicious milk chocolate bunnies based on Beatrix Potter's charming Peter Rabbit character, created for her best-selling children's book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, in 1902.

Lavender Embroidered Sleep Pillow — £10.00
Filled with sweetly-scented husks of lavender to promote sleep and relaxation. The favoured herb of Queen Victoria, lavender was used to scent perfumes and soaps and was sewn into muslin bags and put in drawers and wardrobes to freshen clothes.

Victorian Handbag Magnets — £10.00
Our Handbag Magnets recall the Victorian fascination with novelty items. The Victorians would turn even the most mundane everyday objects into decorative works of art.

Victorian Floral Necklace Hooks — £8.00
The Victorians were passionate about flowers, incorporating them into all manner of items from jewellery to home furnishings. The elaborate decoration on our Floral Necklace Hooks recalls Victorian originals.

Art Deco Sunburst Leather Purse — £20.00
The sunburst was one of the defining motifs of the Art Deco period and its stylised combination of lines and curves was used to decorate everything from buildings to jewellery.

Victorian Forget-me-not Earrings — £12.00
Recalling the feminine, floral jewellery that was popular during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign.