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5 Gift Ideas to relive those childhood memories - The Forgotten Toy Shop

5 Gift Ideas to relive those childhood memories

Most people think that when they grow up then they canā€™t enjoy toys anymore. This is not true. Toys and games are great for any age to play. And whatā€™s...

5 Gift Ideas to relive those childhood memories

Most people think that when they grow up then they canā€™t enjoy toys anymore. This is not true. Toys and games are great for any age to play. And whatā€™s...

Making a String Phone - The Forgotten Toy Shop

Making a String Phone

One thing I remember doing as a child was making string phones with my friends. They were so much fun and could never work out how they managed to get...

Making a String Phone

One thing I remember doing as a child was making string phones with my friends. They were so much fun and could never work out how they managed to get...

Whatā€™s your favourite childrenā€™s film?

It seems that our chief toy tester, Zachary, has a favourite film already at the age of 1, and I have to say he has chosen a real classic. What...

Whatā€™s your favourite childrenā€™s film?

It seems that our chief toy tester, Zachary, has a favourite film already at the age of 1, and I have to say he has chosen a real classic. What...

Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)

Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)

Shrove TuesdayĀ (widely known asĀ Pancake Day) is a day in February or March, precedingĀ Ash WednesdayĀ (the first day ofĀ Lent), which is celebrated in many countries by consumingĀ pancakes.Ā Shrove Tuesday, a moveable feast, is...

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Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)

Shrove TuesdayĀ (widely known asĀ Pancake Day) is a day in February or March, precedingĀ Ash WednesdayĀ (the first day ofĀ Lent), which is celebrated in many countries by consumingĀ pancakes.Ā Shrove Tuesday, a moveable feast, is...

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The Good Toy Guide Retailer of the Month

I am delighted to say that I have been awarded the Good Toy Guide's Retailer of the Month for January 2015

The Good Toy Guide Retailer of the Month

I am delighted to say that I have been awarded the Good Toy Guide's Retailer of the Month for January 2015

It's all Complete Conkers

As we approach in to the Autumn months it can only mean one thing! It's time to play Conkers. Conkers is a traditional children's game in Britain and Ireland played...

It's all Complete Conkers

As we approach in to the Autumn months it can only mean one thing! It's time to play Conkers. Conkers is a traditional children's game in Britain and Ireland played...