- Videos
- New Year Specials!
- Start Your Collections
Using Youtube and other resources I'm building got a fantastic selection of videos for you to enjoy.
If you have any ideas to add to the Video page - please email me. Check out the menu item 'Videos' for a full list - but here's one to enjoy right now!
Tom Wujec explains exactly why Astrolabes - a vital piece of technology for the Arabs to know where Mecca was and exactly when their prayer times were - became a triumphant mirror of the universe.
TED covers any 'Ideas Worth Spreading'. I can't praise it enough as a fascinating way, in short videos (on my ipod!) to learn, think and begin to understand this diverse world.
Buy four - get one free
20% off. Simples!- Buy any four of our Greetings Cards, then simply tell us which extra one you'd like included FREE.
Philip 2nd Sundial
On a stand or a necklace- Beautiful and very Spanish - this for 20% less is one of our specials
It's a Tide Computer and a Nocturnal
On a stand or a necklace- Fabulous and attractive and useful. And 20% off!
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Delivery: £3 in the UK (1-3 days). £5 to Europe (4-8 days). £10 elsewhere (5-9 days). Per order.
VAT: Prices include VAT in the UK. Also Europe - but quote your VAT number and we'll invoice you ex-VAT. Elsewhere pay the ex-VAT prices that you will automatically see anyway.
Overseas? Never mind. But if you're not seeing the ex-VAT prices please contact me with your username and I'll make sure you do.
Happiness: Guaranteed! Return within 14 days for any reason and we'll refund what you paid. Other - even small problem - please tell us! Without you, our lives are meaningless.
Trade: All these beautiful things are available at trade terms. Please contact me, tell me how you will sell our items and I'll register you. Then trade prices will magically appear and you can order direct. Shops, schools, museums or business gifts - just ask!
Such Packaging!
In fact, Leonard says: We should post pictures of some of the boxes. They are truly beautiful. Instruments come with a booklet describing how the item works, historical background, and if a replica, from where it was taken (except antiques and things under £20).
