History

Hornsea Pottery; a mid-century design icon.

A brief history of the iconic British pottery studio whose mid-century designs have been recreated for nostalgists and new fans alike by Magpie.

History

Mathmos; since 1963. The inventors of the Lava Lamp.

A brief history of Mathmos, from the original Astro lava lamp in 1963 to being a staple of 60s and 70s ‘hippie’ interiors and on towards a 21st Century resurgence as a retro style icon.

History

Christmas Greetings!

Examining the origins of the Christmas card and exploring some of the Victorian Eras more bizarre examples of this seasonal staple.