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Add a touch of artistic flair to your outfit with this wooden pin badge, featuring the work Art is Like Love by Bob & Roberta Smith RA.

Created in collaboration with the artist and made exclusively for the RA Shop, this badge is printed on FSH-certified wood sourced from responsibly managed forests. It features a safety pin fastening on the reverse, making it easy to wear on your jacket, bag or lapel.

Bob and Roberta Smith RA is the pseudonym of the artist Patrick Brill. Born in London, he studied at the University of Reading from (1981-1985) and Goldsmiths College (1991). He trained as a sign painter in New York and uses text as an art form, creating colourful slogans on banners and placards that challenge elitism and advocate the importance of creativity in politics and education.

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£130.00

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The Stylophone Theremin is a portable touch sensitive synthesizer that creates experimental sounds by detecting your movement. 

Move your hand around its antenna, move the slider from side to side and go over the edge with mad modulation, wobbly vibrato and crunchy echoing delay for crazy quirky sci-fi sound creation.

Key features:
Movement generated sound, create haunting, movement generated sounds by moving your hands around extendable antenna, use the slider to play more complex tunes by zipping precisely between musical notes, experiment with the built-in vibrato and delay circuits, create wobbly undulating tones or add a crunchy echo to your music, built in speaker and volume control, vibrato and delay effects, drone or trigger notes, connect wired headphones and other equipment simultaneously. 6 AA batteries required

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The UK’s definitive guidebook to good pubs that serve real ale across the UK. Refreshed and updated for its 53rd edition, it is fully revised and features recommended pubs across the United Kingdom that serve the best real ale as well as a comprehensive listing of UK breweries. This is the complete book for beer lovers and for anyone wanting to experience the UK’s finest pubs. The Good Beer Guide is completely independent, with listings based entirely on evaluation by CAMRA members. The foreword for this year’s guide has been penned by Ed Byrne, comedian and beer lover. Famous for his #preshowpints on social media, he has posted about the various bars and breweries he has sampled around the UK prior to his shows.

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£25.00

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Designed for lovers of our iconic South Bank building, the Brutalist T-Shirt marries our architecture with modern design in a celebration of Brutalism. 

This product is printed on demand by our partners Teemill.

• Certified 100% organic cotton t-shirt.
• Printed with low waste printing tech.
• Made in a renewable energy powered factory audited for a wide range of social and sustainability criteria.

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£74.99

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The Vulcan has been designed with the modeller in mind. The wings, historically in three pieces, now come in two to simplify and fortify your build. Through every step of the design process, our developers continued to keep modellers at the forefront of every choice they made.

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Occupying a significant position in the history of post war British aviation, the Avro Vulcan was without doubt one of the most distinctive aircraft ever to take to the skies, with its huge delta wing profile becoming almost as iconic as the elliptical wing of the Supermarine Spitfire. Built to satisfy an extremely demanding Air Ministry requirement for a fast, high altitude strategic bomber, capable of carrying a special payload of 10,000 imperial pounds in weight (a nuclear device), the new aircraft was intended to serve as an airborne deterrent to any future military threat against the UK, with the required specifications representing a 100% increase in the capabilities of any previous British bomber aircraft. When the Vulcan made its maiden flight in August 1952, the Avro team were well on the way to presenting the Royal Air Force with not only the worlds first delta bomber, but also one of the worlds most effective strike bombers.

Interestingly, all this was achieved just nine years since the Avro Lancasters of RAF No.617 Squadron had launched their famous raid against the great dams of the Ruhr Valley. As the Avro Vulcan entered squadron service with No.83 Squadron at RAF Waddington in July 1957, Britain now possessed the fastest nuclear capable bomber in the world. It seems strange to describe an aircraft which possessed such potential for untold destruction as Britains most effective peace keeping asset, however, that is exactly what the Vulcan turned out to be. Throughout the aggressive posturing of the Cold War, the Warsaw Pact nations were in no doubt that if they dared to launch an attack against a NATO member country, the consequences of the inevitable retaliatory strike would be catastrophic. Without Doubt, during the early years of its service career, nothing represented this doomsday scenario more effectively than the mighty Avro Vulcan.

As the Royal Air Force exhaustively trained their new Vulcan crews to provide Britain with an effective Quick Reaction Alert strike force, Avro engineers were already working to improve the capabilities of their original, iconic design. In order to ensure the aircraft continued to maintain its effective deterrent threat and stayed one step ahead of advances in Easter Bloc fighter and surface-to-air missile technology, designers incorporated developments which endowed the aircraft with greater range, speed and altitude performance. The installation of more powerful versions of the Vulcans Bristol Olympus engines would result in a number of unforeseen stability issues with these first bombers, which concerned designers enough to necessitate a re-design of the original wing shape.

By the time the definitive B.2 variant of the Vulcan entered service, the aircrafts wing area had increased significantly and although still classed as a delta, would look quite different from the first bombers which entered service. To cope with the increased power availability from subsequent engine upgrades and to cure the instability issues of the original straight wing design, the B.2 wing had two defined kinks in its leading edge, well forward of the profile of the original wing design. Rather than detract from the pleasing aesthetics of the early Vulcans delta wing, the B.2 actually enhanced the profile of the aircraft and even though these changes were obviously made for reasons of operational effectiveness, as opposed to appearance, the B.2 would go on to be considered the most famous (and most numerous) of all the RAFs Vulcans. The service introduction of the Vulcan B.2 in July 1960 coincided with the availability of more capable nuclear weapons for the V-bomber force, both in number and destructive potential. It would also bring about a change in thinking regarding the delivery of such weapons, as significant advances in Soviet anti-aircraft technology now threatened the success of a free-fall gravity bomb mission. A significant new weapon would have to be developed in order to maintain the deterrent threat of the Vulcan and its V-bomber partners.

Developed to maintain the validity of Britain's nuclear deterrent threat, designers at Avro produced the powerful Blue Steel air-launched, nuclear stand-off missile, which would allow V-bomber crews to launch their attacks 100 miles away from their intended target and out of the range of Soviet surface-to-air missile batteries, allowing crews valuable additional time to avoid the resultant blast. Further boosting the effectiveness of the V-bomber force, the arrival of Blue Steel raised the nuclear stakes in Britains favour once more and would have caused much consternation amongst the Warsaw Pact nations.

The responsibility of providing Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent passed to the submarines of the Royal Navy in July 1969 and saw the RAF performing its final V-bomber Blue Steel mission late the following year. Although taking on a more conventional strike role, RAF Vulcans would retain a nuclear capability and maintain their position as one of the worlds most effective bombers for the next fourteen years, before finally being withdrawn from service. Due to the affection in which this aircraft was held by the British public, the Vulcan Display Flight was almost immediately formed to operate one aircraft on the UK Airshow circuit for a further nine years, before itself being disbanded.

To the amazement of the historic aviation world, the last flying Avro Vulcan, XH558, the aircraft which had previously served as the Vulcan Display Flight aircraft, triumphantly returned to the air once more, this time in the hands of a civilian organisation in October 2007. Over the course of the next eight years, the Vulcan thrilled millions of people around the country, becoming something of an aviation national treasure a relic of the Cold War which was held in great public affection.

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£18.00

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The mastermind behind Scarfolk, Richard Littler, has created this publicity poster for the forthcoming Festival of Brexit Britain.

UNSIGNED open edition print.

Sheet size: 50 x 70 cm

Printed on 250gsm paper

Supplied rolled in a tube

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£12.00

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Afropop's bestseller! A powerful design of red, gold, green and black with solid shapes and bold contrasts. A real statement sock that is fun to wear, comfy and so unique! 

Our socks are designed in the UK and are made out of a combed cotton blend, making them soft and durable.

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Exclusive to the Airborne Museum.

A comfortable khaki cotton vest with the name of the Airborne Museum embroidered on the heart and magnificent embroidery on the back representing a C-47 plane emblematic of the museum. These planes dropped nearly 13,000 American paratroopers on the Sainte-Mère-Eglise sector on the night of June 5 to 6, 1944. The museum has one of these historic planes.

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• Drawstring for the hood
• Side pockets
• Elastic waist and cuffs
• Classic cut
• Khaki cotton

Take your usual size

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£14.95

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Celebrating Black History!

In partnership with Transport for London, the Black History Map reimagines the world-famous London Tube Map featuring 272 Black icons in Britain from Pre-Tudor times to present day.

A1 poster on paper with a special finish

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£4.99

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Show off the shiniest assault rifle in the Royal Armouries collection with this pin badge featuring the Golden Kalashnikov, or AK-47.

The AK-47, officially called the Avtomat Kalashnikova, is originally a Russian weapon that has become one of the most famous and widely used firearms in the world. Dozens of gold-plated AK-47s were found in royal palaces during the invasion of Iraq in 2003, having been used as status symbols and being given as gifts to important individuals.

The Royal Armouries collection includes one of these gold-plated AK-47s, discovered and seized by UK Customs at Heathrow in 2003. It went on public display for the first time in 2023-24, as part of the museum’s thought-provoking Re:Loaded exhibition.

• Weight: 9g
• Dimensions: 2cm x 5.6cm x 1.5 cm
• Dimensions in packaging: 10cm x 7cm x 1.5cm

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£185.00

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Escape and Evade Silk Map Square Cushion handmade by Sarah Relph

This beautiful cushion will be a unique addition to any home. Made from original silk Escape & Evade maps, the front side offers space to really appreciate the beauty of these original pieces. The back of the cushion is covered in a soft blue fabric.

The hand made cushion measures 48 cm squared, and is heavily stuffed to be plump and luxurious.

Please Note: As all pieces are made from original maps, all pieces are unique, therefore the map design will differ from the image.

All the work is made from genuine issue silk maps from WW2 to the 1950s Cold War period, preserving the integrity and history of the maps but making them relevant to today so that their story will survive. 

During WW2 the military had maps printed onto silk as it doesn’t degrade in water and can be folded up very small to be concealed inside the lining of a uniform or the hollowed out heel of a flying boot. The maps were issued to the military throughout WW2 and beyond; helping our troops find their way home.

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£40.00

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Add this wonderful piece to your collection of historical figures. Handmade in England, using the finest resin and coated in bronze.

Size: 8 cm x 12,5 cm

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£19.90

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Fit: Relaxed

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£278.99

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Orbita is a tactile music sequencer that brings creativity back to your fingertips. Using colorful magnets as notes, it transforms music-making into an intuitive, hands-on experience - no screens, no complex software, just pure fun.

Perfect for beginners, musicians, educators, and creators of all kinds, Orbita makes composing electronic tracks playful and accessible.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

- Create melodies and rhythms by placing magnets on the spinning turntable.

- Experiment with up to four simultaneous melodic and rhythmic loops.

- Connect to your favorite music software (Ableton, FL Studio, Logic, etc.) via MIDI.

- Play with an easy-to-use online synthesizer, no downloads required.

- Use it for live performances, education, or casual jam sessions with friends.

HOW TO USE

1. Connect Orbita to your computer, tablet, or phone using the included USB-C cable.

2. Choose Your Sounds in the online synth or any MIDI-compatible software.

3. Place the Magnets on the turntable - each color represents a different note or sound.

4. Turn the Knob to adjust speed and create dynamic beats.

5. Play, experiment, and have fun!

KIT INCLUDES

1× Orbita – Tactile music sequencer

1× USB-C Cable – For easy connection

1× Set of Magnets – To compose melodies and beats

1× Quick Start Guide – Get up and running in minutes

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£25.00

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Meet Bogar, who has been viewed by almost 21 million people as he does his daily ablutions on a Viking toilet (a seat above a hole) in the backyards of 10th-century Coppergate. The ‘man on the toilet’ has been a staple figure in every version of JORVIK, with visitors able to see him, hear his straining and smell the fresh cesspit itself as they travel around the recreation of Viking-age York.

The T-shirt features the retro graphic on the front, and features JORVIK Viking Centre’s anniversary logo for 2024, celebrating 40 years of wows, on the sleeve.

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Featuring a subtle map print of London, this vintage design scarf is the perfect piece for a lady who loves a jaunt around London, or someone who wishes to travel. Following the thames and various different land marks up the length of the scarf, the map print is finished in soft pastel shades, making this piece super wearable and easy to blend into your everyday outfits. It is a scarf you need never be without.

From the Lisa Angel collection

Dimention: width 100cm x length 180cmMade

From: 100% polyester

Lisa Angel has made significant strides in sustainability, ensuring their outer packaging is 100% plastic-free. They use recyclable materials like cardboard and FSC-certified paper, eliminating plastic packing tape and saving 700kg of unrecyclable plastic annually. For delicate items, eco-friendly alternatives such as tissue paper and void fill made from 100% recycled paper are employed, saving around ten tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastic each year. While achieving a commendable 97.5% plastic-free status in 2020, Lisa Angel remains dedicated to exceeding 99.5% and ultimately becoming completely plastic-free.

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As part of their Midlands Artisan Project, Provide have created a range of pure soy wax candles, made for them by a family owned business and poured by hand here in Birmingham. They've taken inspiration from some of their favourite local places to present an eclectic mix of scents so that there's a Provide candle for everyone!

• Hand Made in The Midlands

• 200ml Pure Soy Wax

• 40 Hours Approx.

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£249.00

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This is our newest and largest printing press for postcard-sized prints fully capable of etchings, engravings, linocut, woodcuts, and more.

Just like our other presses, this is the perfect tool for all printmaking spaces, from studio to classroom to garden shed or kitchen table!

It features a newly CNC-machined solid stainless steel roller, a geared print bed, a new ergonomic handle, and special bearings for effortless printing. The beautiful stainless steel wing bolts, two high-quality blankets, and two table clamps make perfect prints easy.

You can use the press for all intaglio and relief printing techniques on paper of up to 10.6 x 23 cm. 

This product includes: one fully assembled printing press, registration grid, thin woven wool felt (3), thicker pressed wool felt, and two table clamps.

Optionally, you can also get the press with supplies. This would include a pack of 20 Awagami Editioning Papers in 13x21cm, 2oz pot of Speedball Akua Intaglio Carbon Black, drypoint tool with tungsten carbide tip, a sheet of TetraPak, small ink roller, and a palette to roll out ink. 

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£149.00

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Electronic music history, reimagined

For 40 years, the BBC Radiophonic Workshop was the place to go for the sound of the impossible – the unruly engine behind the music and effects of Doctor Who, the Goon Show, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and countless other BBC productions. It was a place of other worlds, and of other sounds. Reanimating this abundant legacy, the essence of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop is now available for the first time – with unprecedented access to its home: London’s Maida Vale studios.

Dive into an immaculately sampled collection of vintage synthesisers, tape loops, iconic archives and brand new performances from Workshop members. Revitalised with Spitfire’s Solar engine, this library passes the torch from the most forward-thinking minds of early electronic music on to the next generation of producers. 

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€229,95

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Soft Serve Table Lamp Portable from Swedish Creme Atelier. The Soft Serve Portable Table Lamp from Créme Atelier is a battery-powered, portable lamp that is slightly smaller than the Soft Serve Lamp Regular and Grande. The lamp comes with a USB cable so you can charge the lamp when you need it.

It takes about 6 hours to make this lamp using a 3D printer and they are all produced in Sweden. The smaller size of this model makes it easier to fit around the house in smaller corners and nooks where you don't have the option of using a cord. It can also be easily taken outside on the terrace in the summer. The lamp is dimmable, with three levels.

• Creme Atelier's lamp, with its soft-ice inspired, soft swirl shapes, provides a warm and soft light.
• Dimensions: H: 23 cm x W: 20.5 cm
• Material: Shade/base: 3D-printed recycled plastic, lower parts: Iron
• Color: White
• Design: Creme Atelier
• Model: Soft Serve Table Lamp Portable

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