Keep your place in your book with our patriotic bookmark featuring a heart-shaped Union Jack, the British flag made up of the crosses of St George, St Patrick and St Andrew.
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 Victorians were passionate about nature and incorporated naturalistic motifs throughout the decorative arts. The butterfly featured on our Victorian Papillon Necklace was a particularly popular choice.
The Victorians were fascinated with anything Japanese following the opening of Japan's doors to foreign trade in the mid 19th century. Butterflies, a key feature of Japanese art, became a favourite Victorian decorative motif.
Our desktop flip book features 60 telling examples of what it is like to have a senior moment, with such great words of wisdom as At my age everything has either dried up or leaks.
Delicious peppermint sweets for sucking during those memory searching senior moments. Presented in a tin that is the perfect size to fit in any pocket, no matter how small.
Our exclusive diary for 2010 is filled with gorgeous reproductions of some of our favourite paintings and contains 12 different discount offers, one for every month to use in store or online.
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.
Art Nouveau designers were captivated by the iridescent beauty of the peacock feather and featured it in all manner of items from jewellery to home furnishings.
Detachable bookmarks rose in popularity during the Victorian era, offering yet another showcase for the Victorian love of embellishment. Many were made from needlework samplers, others were metal. Our Fan Bookmark is decorated with rosebuds, recalling the Victorian love of flowers.
Detachable bookmarks rose in popularity during the Victorian era, offering yet another showcase for the Victorian love of embellishment. Many were in the form of needlework samplers, others were crafted in silver or gold and offered an edge to separate uncut pages.
Detachable bookmarks rose in popularity during the Victorian era, offering yet another showcase for the Victorian love of embellishment. Many were in the form of needlework samplers, others were crafted in silver or gold and offered an edge to separate uncut pages.
The Victorians turned even the most mundane of everyday objects into eclectic pieces of decorative art. Nothing escaped their passion for embellishment. Our Handbag Bookmark is inspired by original Victorian novelty items.
Every time you feel that your age is getting you down take refuge in one of our bars of delicious milk chocolate, each bearing a gem of dry, deprecating wit that is bound to make you laugh out loud!
Hilarious mental blips from the over 50s, with experiences drawn from pundits to politicians plus advice on how to deal with and avoid those inevitably embarrassing moments.
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.
Art Nouveau designers had a distinctive palette, much of which was taken from the beautiful iridescent colours of the peacock feather. The rich green of our pen set is inspired by these natural hues.
Our notelets and box are decorated with forget-me-nots, one of the favourite flowers of the Victorians, meaning true love or remember me forever in their special language of flowers.
The Victorians were passionate about flowers, giving them their own special language and using floral motifs to decorate everything. Forget-me-nots were particularly popular and symbolised true love.
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Embroidered and beaded decoration
Gift boxed
Fragranced with an exclusive Past Times Forget-Me-Not scent
This pretty trinket box is decorated with tiny blue forget-me-nots, which in the Victorian language of flowers symbolised true love. Perfect for keeping a love token, there is an aperture on the top of the lid for a small photograph.
Confectionery rationing began in July 1942 and didn't end until 1953. Each person was allowed less than a small bar of chocolate a week. Our milk chocolate bar is divided into pieces for each day of the week.
The early years of Queen Victoria's reign during her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert are marked by a surge in interest in romantic items. Our Silver Heart Box recalls the Victorian love of sentiment.
Metal coil slinky toys were first introduced in the 1940s after a naval officer dropped a coil to the ground and saw how it moved on its own. These fascinating toys continue to captivate children today
Our Pink Floyd Coatsers are printed with four of their album covers and are presented in a gift box with the famous 'refracting prism' image of the cover of the Floyd's most successful album Dark Side Of The Moon.
Our tapestry cushion is printed with the much quoted recipe for success 'Live Well Laugh Often Love Much'. It recalls the sentimental items that were popular during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign.
A colourful version of a traditional wooden toy that takes its name from Jacob's Ladder in the Book of Genesis. Hugely tactile, it is very entertaining and a great way of reducing stress.
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Traditional wooden toy
Not suitable for children under 36 months
A fascinating puzzle for children and adults alike
Learn to take life less seriously with our exclusive mug that pokes fun at the ravaging effects of old age. A perfect gift idea for anyone about to reach their twilight years!
Costume jewellery was very popular in the 1930s as an inexpensive alternative to the pieces worn by Hollywood's new emerging stars. Our striking flower brooch recalls the glamorous diamante jewellery that was fashionable at the time.
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.
Sir Alec Issigonis' Mini first went into production for British Motors in 1959. With its revolutionary front wheel drive, compact size and economic fuel consumption it soon became a hit, reaching the height of its popularity in the swinging sixties.
Judy Garland was only 16 when she played the role of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. Released in 1939, 2009 year sees the film's 70th anniversary. Our coasters feature 6 classic images from the film.
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.
Our collectable tin lunch box features an image of Dorothy with Glinda, the good witch, on one side and Dorothy with the Wicked Witch of the West on the other. The images are taken from The Wizard of Oz which was first released in 1939 and stars Judy Garland as the young dorothy.
A joyous and endless tirade of grumps that tackles the evils of lane swappers, caravan owners, bumper huggers, rubber neckers, light jumpers, hard shoulder cruisers, sleeping policemen and speaking policemen and much more.
Part of the strong influence of Ancient Egypt on Art Deco design was the use of the cat as a decorative motif. The cat featured on our bookmark is typically stylised, recalling elegant Ancient Egyptian statues of the cat goddess Bastet.
The juggling game of diablo (or diabolo as it is traditionally called) originated in Ancient China over 3,000 years ago as an early version of yo-yo. Test your skill and juggling prowess with this traditional wooden version.
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Traditional wooden toy
Contains wooden spinning top and a string with wooden handles
Graham Harding provides a highly informative and entertaining plethora of facts about wine. From a list of the wines quaffed by James Bond to the story behind the Cat's Pee label A Wine Miscellany is bound to delight beginners and connoisseurs alike.
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.
Our charming windchime is based on Cicely Mary Barker's Pansy Flower Fairy, which in the poem accompanying her original illustration she describes as Black and brown and velvety and Loved by people big and small .
Twenty five great songs from the hugely popular British singer whose appearances on wartime radio made her a top-of-the-bill personality and Forces' Sweetheart during the Second World War. Songs include The White Cliffs of Dover, Over the Rainbow and We'll Meet Again
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.
Soft plush replica of the ragtag cat Bagpuss from Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin's popular children's television series which only ran for 13 episodes in 1974. Squeeze him to hear him yawn.