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Part magpie, part mastermind. Creators of bold ideas, witty words, and timeless design. From striking prints to cards with a wink, every piece is a treasure made to outlast trends.

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ABOUT

We are collectors and curators, working with a vibrant community of artists and drawing inspiration from archived designs to create beautiful, joy-filled products.

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ABOUT

We are collectors and curators, working with a vibrant community of artists and drawing inspiration from archived designs to create beautiful, joy-filled products.

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Our Beginnings

Founded in 1996 by William and Sarah

Archivist started in the Natural History Museum archives. Over time, our small family business grew into a passionate team, sharing a love for gift-giving and beautiful design.
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Our passion

Creating Britain's finest letterpress products

From the start, we have always been striving to find and curate stunning imagery, collaborating with artists worldwide to create the finest British Letterpress Cards, Prints, and luxury matches. Ink and paper have always been at the heart of what we do, and today, as owners of Britain’s largest dedicated Letterpress printing facility, we continue to push the boundaries of quality and innovation.
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Our Commitment

Not just beautiful products, but also integrity in how they are made.

We believe in quality with integrity, embracing ‘conscious giving’ over consumerism. Whether through trade shows or our products, we hope to bring a little joy to your world.
Our Values
Favorite Filled

Generosity

If you’re going to do business, you might as well be kind. We strive to be generous in everything we do—whether in business, design, or creativity. Like the perfect host, we believe in abundance.

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Playfulness

Life’s too short to take interiors too seriously. Your home should make you smile! We create joyful, personality-filled products designed to bring a sense of fun and delight to your space.

Color Palette

Heritage

Crafted with love and care, our work celebrates the rich traditions of print and design. We collaborate with the finest craftspeople, championing the timeless beauty of British letterpress.

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Sustainability
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Made with Care

We place people and planet at the heart of everything we do. We also believe visibility matters, so you can see exactly what steps we’re taking to tread as lightly on the earth as possible.

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Our mission to rejuvenate British letterpress printing began in 2010, when co-founder William spontaneously purchased a Heidelberg platen printing press. The joy and special quality of letterpress lies in its tactility, being able to both see and feel the impression made my the ink on the paper.

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Artists
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a woman wearing sunglasses and a scarf is holding a bouquet of flowers .
a woman is standing in front of a blue beach hut .
a woman wearing glasses is smiling for the camera in front of a bookshelf .
a man with a beard wearing a hat is kneeling down in front of a painting .
a man with a beard is wearing a white shirt
a woman in a denim jacket and skirt is standing in front of a yellow door .
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a woman is sitting on a red couch next to a stack of posters .
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a woman is holding a glass of wine in front of a painting of a tiger in a vase .
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a woman is sitting on a red couch next to a stack of posters .
a man is standing in front of a blue door surrounded by pink flowers .
a man and a woman are posing for a picture in front of a building .
a black and white photo of a man drawing on a piece of paper .
a woman wearing a brown sweater and brown pants is standing in front of a yellow door .
a woman is holding a glass of wine in front of a painting of a tiger in a vase .
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At Archivist, we are creative magpies, working with a fantastic community of artists and drawing inspiration from our own collections of vintage ephemera. We celebrate design in all its forms, championing both our artists and the creative process itself.

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