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From secret agents, scientists and suffragettes, to politicians, presidents and paleontologists, this amazingly detailed design is a celebration of thirty-five women who have made a significant impact on the world, from Ancient Egypt through to present day. Includes Cleopatra, Mary Anning, Mary Seacole, Ada Lovelace,...
£9.95
ICYMI. *That* Civil Service tweet. Present Indicative will donate £1 to the NHS Charities Together Fund for every one of these tea towels sold. OVER £2500 RAISED SO FAR, Thank you!!! Care guide: Machine washable. Approximately 78 x 48 cm. 100% cotton.
£13.99
Twenty-five clever and quirky cross-stitch patterns that proudly show off your love for all things literary. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned stitcher, what better way to show off your book nerdiness than with this collection of badass, bookish cross-stitch patterns which you can hang on...
£9.95
Second cousin once removed, or first cousin twice removed? Calculating cousin-hood has never been easier with this brilliant tea towel. Finally you can establish which of your cousins are once or twice. A hand lettered design by Geoff Sawers. Care guide: Machine washable. Approximately 68...
£19.99
With classic symbols from the great protest movements of the twentieth century, as well as new images reflecting contemporary concerns such as the environment and the economy, anyone can use this book to create unique and powerful protest graphics. The 46 die-cut stencils, plus a bespoke typeface,...
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This double-sided 3m / 10 foot tape measure (metric on one side, imperial on the other) is filled with fascinating facts about lengths. For example, 34cm is the height of an Oscar; 9¾ inches is the length of a meerkat tail. Find out whether the...
£14.99
An inclusive philosophy book for the next generation of thinkers, exploring the big questions that tackle identity, life, truth, culture and creativity. By author and activist Jamia Wilson and illustrated by Andrea Pippins, Big Ideas for Young Thinkers spans millennia of philosophers and gives children the chance...
£4.99
Celebrate your passion for precision with this librarian style enamel pin. Part of our Badges of Honour range. Enamelled black and silver metal badge. Measures approx 3 cm long. Made in the UK.
£19.99
This deck of all 59 English monarchs, from King Athelstan to Queen Elizabeth II, effortlessly tells a story that spans more than 1,000 years. Featuring portraits from prestigious art galleries, each card showcases a beautiful, miniature work of art set in an elegant gilt frame,...
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A pocket-sized tin of portable confidence from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild. Contains approx 60 peppermints. Ingredients: sorbitol, natural peppermint oil, other natural and artificial flavours, magnesium stearate, acesulfame potassium.Tin measures 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.5cm.
£14.99
With over 50 examples from the National Maritime Museum, home to the world's largest collection of figureheads, this introduction to the history and significance of the figureheads of ships explains how particularly notable examples connect to mythology, gender, politics and literature. Hardback, 160 pages (H) 22.8cm,...
£14.00
A great card game to see how 'normal' you are. As you go through them (either alone or in a group), decide whether or not you identify with, or in any way recognise, what is being said. If you do, place the card on a...
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Be proud of your individuality, and your ability to take part in an unstoppable avalanche. Part of our Badges of Honour range. Enamelled blue and silver metal badge. Measures approx 3 cm long. Made in the UK.
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An inspiring new analysis of females from perennially popular myth and legend, as well as uncovering previously overlooked characters. Their stories are so powerful, so entrancing, that they have survived for millennia. Lovingly retold and updated, Kate Hodges places each heroine, rebel and provocateur firmly at the centre of...
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So much of what we say about Shakespeare is either not true, or just not relevant, deflecting us from investigating the challenges of his inconsistencies and flaws. This electrifying new book thrives on revealing, not resolving, the ambiguities of Shakespeare's plays and their changing topicality. It...
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In Black Mirror and Philosophy, original essays written by a diverse group of scholars invite you to peer into the void and explore the philosophical, ethical, and existential dimensions of Charlie Brooker’s sinister stories. The collection reflects Black Mirror’s anthology structure by pairing a chapter with every...
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Who was the most shocking rock band in history, the Sex Pistols or Black Sabbath? Did Led Zeppelin destroy more hotel rooms than The Who? Was anyone more influential than The Beatles? This fun trump game rates 32 bands by criteria ranging from Commercial Success,...
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Ancient Egypt is at your fingertips with this children's matching game. Developed with the British Museum, match up the pairs and learn more about how the Ancient Egyptians lived. Put the mummy in the sarcophagus and the internal organs in the canopic jars, learning fun...
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Work hard and come out smelling like a rose (and a splash of jasmine) because that’s how you roll (up your sleeves). Vegetable soap base with cocoa butter, Shea butter and olive oilRosewater jasmine scent.56g
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A jigsaw featuring the artwork by Rachell Sumpter for the cover of Kenneth Grahame's classic children's novel, which follows the adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger and the irrepressible Toad *poop-poop* Penguin Random House book cover art 500 pieces. Finished puzzle measures 60 x 45 cm Linen...
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Émile Zola’s great challenge to the President, the army and the whole of French society, condemning the unjust imprisonment of Alfred Dreyfus and risking imprisonment himself. A facsimile of the headline in L’Aurore from 13 January 1898, printed on a high-quality t-shirt. Also available in other...
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Instead of a card, why not send words? Poems about art have a long and vivid history, and some of our greatest poets have tried to capture in verse the beguiling worlds of colour on canvas. Geoff Dyer’s remarkably wide-ranging selection encourages us to look...
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Alarum! At the Estampie. These Knights about Town were on the tiles when putting on your glad rags was truly heavy metal... Adapted from Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, Paul Lacroix and Ferdinand Seré, (1851). Printed on acid free paper.Measurements: 17 cm x 12...
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As Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche said: 'I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femaleness and my femininity. And I want to be respected in all of my femaleness because I deserve to be'. This metallic effect rose gold notebook echoes that sentiment with...
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Start a revolution in your own home with this unusual pack of playing cards, which feature decapitated aristocrats, making games night a much more radical experience. Not to be enjoyed with cake. 54 cards. Pack measures 8.7 x 6.3 cm.
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Capturing that excruciating moment when Mr Gove argued that if all schools improve their performance then they can all be above average. Genius! Strong cotton book bag with long handles. Measures 38 x 43cm.
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This colour set contains everything a space traveller needs to create the ultimate Mars colony, from astronauts and space vehicles to adorable astro-pets. Pop out pieces can be assembled without scissors or glue, for hours of extraterrestrial fun. Easy to put together and full of...
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Hope this doesn't make your gifts feel too lumpy! A fascinating vintage illustration features on this gorgeous sheet of wrapping paper. Printed on Cavallini's signature Italian archival paper, this gorgeous gift wrap is good enough to be hung on the wall, or used in a...
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Mouse hunters, treasured pets, characters of fable and associates of the devil: this book features illustrations from the British Library's rich medieval collection as well as anecdotes about cats (both real and imaginary) to provide an unique insight into medieval life and our ancestors relationships...
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Puzzle your way around Britain with hundreds of puzzles, conundrums, brainteasers, anagrams, code-breakers and navigational tests. Based on forty regional maps, and with four levels of difficulty so that all the family can play along, this is a celebration of Britain's diversity, history and landscapes....
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Ever found yourself struggling to explain the difference between Great Britain (the landmass plus northern isles) and the United Kingdom (the country)? Or maybe you didn't even realise there was a difference! This handy tea towel explains all. An original design for Present Indicative. Care...
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Follow in the footsteps of fifty of the world's greatest explorers: discovering hidden routes, exploring geographical details and uncovering remarkable facts as you pit your wits against over a century of legendary exploration. Increasingly difficult puzzles sit alongside profiles of explorers and their expeditions, as...
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A very different kind of colour theory, from the Theosophists. This chart showing the spiritual and mental 'meanings' of colour is adapted from Thought-Forms by Annie Besant and C.W. Leadbeater (1905) Printed on acid free paper.Measurements: 17 cm x 12 cm.Comes with 120gsm recycled envelope.Blank...
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Intellectual and proud? We approve! Part of our Badges of Honour range. Enamelled blue and gold metal badge. Measures approx 3 cm long. Made in the UK.
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This tongue-in-cheek mug boldly states "Proper Tea is Theft" - a play on words from the infamous anarchist statement "Property is theft". Funny, stylish and a real conversation starter, this mug will make you laugh every time you use it. Porcelain mug measuring 9cm high.
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Recognising all the medical and support staff working hard to keep us well. Porcelain mug. Measures 9cm high. Image is printed on both sides.
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Knitting and handicrafts have a long history in protesting - the pussy hat project has been particularly successful but it joins a long tradition of crafty activism. From yarn bombing to protest scarfs and political pin cushions to shy anarchist socks, make your point with...
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Admiral Robert Fitzroy, most famous as Captain of the Beagle, essentially invented weather forecasting for the safety of sailors, spending his entire fortune to do so. One of his many inventions was the Storm Glass, a cylinder filled with a mixture of water, ethanol, potassium...
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The US patent application, filed in August 1951, for the first commercially successful solid-bodied electric guitar - a moment that changed the sound of country, blues and rock for ever. Printed on acid free paper.Measurements: 17 cm x 12 cm.Comes with 120gsm recycled envelope.Blank inside.
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The world-famous A-Z map makers present a series of cartographical puzzles using maps from fifty iconic locations throughout the UK, including the Tower of London, Old Trafford and Stonehenge. A mix of word games, anagrams, riddles, code-breakers, trivia questions and mathematical conundrums, this book will...
£18.95
Celebrate beetlemania with this brilliant t-shirt featuring the fab four: Calosoma sycophanta, Aromia moschata, Cetonia aurata and Polyphylla fullo. Also available in other styles and shapes. 100% cotton. Loose, flowing shape.Black t-shirt printed in white and grey. Care: Machine wash cool. Tumble dry low. Do...
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This dynamic mug features images of King Henry and all six of his wives. When you pour in any hot beverage, the poor wives vanish, leaving behind their outlines, names, and the manner in which they departed Henry. Anne Boleyn and Kathryn Howard were executed....
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This lovely mug is finely printed with thirty-six conjugations and tenses of the Latin verb "to be" on one side, and (wonderfully) "to love" on the other. Printed in three colours on fine bone china. Bone china mug.Measures 8.5 cm high.Dishwasher and microwave safe.
£7.50
This double sided 3m / 10 ft tape measure has measurements in centimetres and inches on one side and an illustrated history of the world on the other. Starting with the formation of stars and galaxies, via the dinosaurs and moving on to the evolution...
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Exams do bring out the worst in some students! This mug makes a great gift for any student or teacher. Dishwasher resistant. Suitable for use in a microwave. Fine Bone China, 8cm tall.
£16.99
Some of the world's most famous maps, stretching back to a time when cartography was in its infancy and the 'edge of the world' was a barrier to exploration. The book includes details of how Lewis and Clark helped map the American West, and how...
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A collection of illustrations of paleolithic flint hand tools are printed onto this t-shirt - hand axes, scrapers and points. These remarkable and versatile tools were used for a huge variety of tasks including cutting wood, scraping hides and butchering. Also available in other styles and...
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A fascinating pair - one sock features titles of books that have been banned in various countries around the world, the other features a redacted version of the same titles. Choice of 2 adult sizes: Small/Medium 3.5 - 6.5 UK (9-11 US sock size) and...
