The brand AGA is synonymous with traditional values and domestic consumerism, but how did this brand become the heart of the home? Richard Roberts takes us through the history of the AGA brand from its humble beginnings in Sweden to becoming the global brand at the heart of the home.

Get in touch if you are researching for a project – you would be surprised about what we have in our archives and who knows, maybe next month your name and project might appear on the list!

A potted history of Burberry advertising from 1916-1958. Join us as we delve into the twentieth century history of this british fashion brand from 1916 through to the late 50s. Featuring a selection of black and white and colour full page adverts which can be viewed in our collections.

A bumper listing of our latest acquisitions to the RIchard Roberts Archive in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Titles include The Tatler 1926, Pall Mall Extra Pictures of 1907, Rollys-Royce Springfield promotional literature c. 1921 and a copy of the 1906 Badminton Library of Edwardian motoring. All available for researchers at the archive.

Richard Roberts explores the early work of illustrator Laurence Fellows. Fellows’ unmistakably unique, bold and satirical style ensured that he was posthumously inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame in 2009.