Categories / Film and TV

London on Film DVDs

London on film

More views of London, this time through archival footage courtesy of the London on Film DVDs. The collection of eight DVDs is the result of a collaboration between Independent Film Studios and ITN Source New Classics – ITN's historical archive.

Each DVD is about an hour long and uses the historical news footage to focus on a different aspect of the city's history, covering quite a diverse range of topics: there's two on the history of the East End starting from 1900 and going up to the 70s, two on London in the 50s, while the others look at the Krays, Lost Docks, Railways and Haunted London. There are plans to release 100 DVDs in the London on Film series over the next five years so, if nothing appeals to you there, there's bound to be something to capture your interest eventually. 

The DVDs cost £9.99 each. 

Buy them from Archive Film shop

Categories / Architecture

Modernist London card pack by Stefi Orazi

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With snow over much of the UK, those dreaming of bright blue skies should take a look at this Modernist London card pack by Stefi Orazi. It's like the Modernist Christmas cards which we featured a couple of years back but with the added novelty of the sun being out! 

The set features six of the capital's modern icons: the BT Tower, Royal Festival Hall, Barbican, Golden Lane Estate, Isokon building along with the K8 Phone box, each illustrated in Stefi Orazi's distinctive style. Envelopes are provided so it's easy to spread a little sunshine. 

The pack costs £12

Buy it from the Things you can buy website

Categories / Cars and Bikes

Buy a ‘new’ 80s-style DeLorean DMC-12 online at the DeLorean Motor Company

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Back in 2007, we featured one of these in need of serious work just to get moving, but now you can pick up a DeLorean DMC-12 like 'new'. Indeed, it even has room for your iPod.

Made famous by its time machine posturing in Back To The Future and still collectable because of the short production span (1981 – 1983), the car has got a new lease of life via the DeLorean Motor Company, which is owned and run by Texas entrepreneur Stephen Wynne – and the proud owner of the substantial number of spare parts produced for the car.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Arne Jacobsen AJ Wall Light for Louis Poulsen gets 50th anniversary reissue

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A couple of weeks back, we featured the Arne Jacobsen 50th anniversary AJ floor and table lamps by Louis Poulsen. One thing was missing from the reissue – but now the Arne Jacobsen AJ Wall Light for Louis Poulsen is back on the market.

Newly-reissued for 2010 in an all-new colour range (based on Jacobsen's original colour concept), this 1960s design offers up those cool midcentury looks, as well as the asymmetric conical shaped head for 'directing' the light, the option to tilt, a stylish luminaire backplate and switch along with a steel construction and 'wet' paint finish.

A 40w bulb provides the light and the price is just under £357.

Find out more at the Panik Design website

Categories / Books, Food and Drink

Ministry of Food: Thrifty Wartime Ways to Feed Your Family Today by Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall

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If you happen to be looking for wallet-friendly ways of feeding yourself and your family, it might be worth looking to the past for inspiration. You'll get plenty of it with Ministry of Food: Thrifty Wartime Ways to Feed Your Family Today by Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Produced in assocation with the Imperial War Museum (to accompany a new exhibition there), it offers ideas first created 60+ years ago to stretch your food budget a little bit further, dipping into the archives for foodie classics, throwing in a few inspired by the era too – around 60 in total.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Ribbon Trimmed Chambray Jacket by Ringspun

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A simple and light cropped jacket is the ideal choice of retro outerwear for the coming Spring season, giving a sixties feeling to any ensemble. This Ribbon Trimmed Chambray Jacket by Ringspun takes the cropped shape and adds some neat vintage look detailing.

The collarless shape has an instant sixties appeal, while the ribbon trim detailing adds sharp structural detailing. Finished with large brass-look buttons and a fabric bow for interest, the pale blue is a perfect touch of Mary Quant girlishness.

Get it now from ASOS for £85.

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