Welcome to the Radio Caroline Web Shop, run by volunteers to help the running of the radio station and the preservation and restoration of its radio ship, the Ross Revenge, on the River Blackwater in Essex.
Great reads on Radio Caroline and Free Radio from the 1960’s to the 1990’s, including from Radio Caroline presenters past and present.
Many signed by authors or new updated editions
Canvas Prints, Paintings, Cards and Posters of all The Caroline ships including the MV Ross Revenge on the Blackwater River
DVD’s to Watch
Official Souvenirs
Offshore tales to hear
Official Radio Caroline Tee shirts
and Sweatshirts.
Fully official and licensed
BOAT TRIPS TO THE MV ROSS REVENGE
Step aboard a living piece of maritime and radio history
Temporary Order Restriction
Please do not place orders to the EU until further notice
- We are encountering problems sending items to customers in the European Union (EU).
- Despite Royal Mail confirming that we are using the correct postage and attaching the correct customs forms, postal services in some EU countries have been requesting large sums of money to deliver some packages, and not others. There appears to be no pattern as to which orders will be affected and how much extra will be requested.
- Until this situation is resolved we are suspending the posting of orders to the EU and ask that our customers there do not place orders at this time.
We apologise for this inconvenience, which is outside our control, and hope to resume our normal service to the whole of Europe as soon as possible.
Post & Packing…
- All prices shown online are charged in Sterling and do not include post and packing (P&P).
- P & P charges added at our checkout are 20% of the cost of items purchased for delivery to addresses in the UK; unfortunately we do not currently deliver to the EU; 40% to the rest of the world.
- THE PAYPAL CHECKOUT LISTS THE ADDITIONAL P & P FOR OVERSEAS ORDERS INCORRECTLY AS “SALES TAX”.
Web shop delivery time and separate parcels…
- PLEASE BE AWARE that the goods we offer come from many suppliers. Some goods are in stock; others are made to order.
- Your items may arrive at DIFFERENT TIMES in separate packaging.
- We aim to get your goods to you as soon as possible, but please allow 21 days for the full completion of your order.
- Should you have reason to contact Customer Services, please quote your Order Number.
Ordering By Post…
- You can order by Post BUT it will take considerably longer to process - UK residents ONLY may send sterling cheques / postal orders (no cash please) payable to: The Radio Caroline Society with details of your order and delivery address to:
RCS, The Barn Corner Farm, Brough, NEWARK, NG23 7QB - Please add 20% to the shop prices for postage & packing for such orders.
- Please allow up to 21 days for delivery
Where the Money Goes
- Profits from sales go to mooring fees, fuel, bills, restoring and preserving the Radio Ship Ross Revenge and helping maintain Radio Caroline`s broadcasts, all by volunteer work.
Thank you for your continued support of this historic radio ship and Caroline`s continued broadcasts from land based studio and ship when possible.
Ordering, Delivery and Customer Service
The Official Radio Caroline Car Stickers
Adhesive-free, cling inside, to be seen from the outside
Caroline Bags
Warm Beanie Hats with Logo and Ship
Embroidered clothing
Radio Caroline Bell Sweatshirt (in Black)
Black sweatshirt featuring a reproduction of the famous 70s Caroline Roadshow logo on the front, with website and listening options on the back.
This retro logo was a big hit on our limited edition Easter 2020 fundraiser t-shirt, and is now available on a quality Fruit of the Loom Classic 280 gsm drop shoulder sweatshirt.
Cotton/Lycra, ribbed collar, cuffs and hem. Shoulder to shoulder taping. 80% cotton / 20% polyester.
Radio Caroline 80s Poster Mug
Our new Radio Caroline mug features a colourful retro poster from the 1980s of Ross Revenge with its 300-foot mast being circled by a biplane.
The poster was commissioned by Vincent Monsey, who was US-based and worked very closely with Ronan O’Rahilly in the early to mid-80s.
The image was taken from one of a set of aerial photos shot from a helicopter. Some 2,500 posters were produced. The poster features on two sides of a white mug.
Our thanks to Vincent Monsey for his permission to use this design.
UK Only - due to postage costs
Radio Caroline 80s Poster Coaster
Our new coaster features a colourful retro poster from the 1980s of Ross Revenge with its 300-ft mast being circled by a biplane.
The poster was commissioned by Vincent Monsey, who was US-based and worked closely with Ronan O’Rahilly in the early to mid-80s.
Coaster measures 90 x 90 mm
This design is also available in the web shop as a mug and a 58 x 58 mm fridge magnet
Our thanks to Vincent Monsey for permission to use this design.
(Image Orientation Test 002).
Radio Caroline 80s Poster Fridge Magnet
Our new fridge magnet features a colourful retro poster from the 1980s of Ross Revenge with its 300-ft mast being circled by a biplane.
The poster was commissioned by Vincent Monsey, who was US-based and worked closely with Ronan O’Rahilly in the early to mid-80s.
Fridge magnet measures 58 x 58 mm.
This design is also available in the web shop as a mug and a 90 x 90, mm coaster
Our thanks to Vincent Monsey for permission to use this design.
Ross Revenge and Biplane
Retro Poster from the 1980s - A4 Canvas Print
This A4 canvas print features the colourful image of a 1980’s poster of Ross Revenge and its 300-ft mast being circled by a biplane, with a US Radio Caroline address (no longer in use).
The original poster was commissioned by Vincent Monsey, who was US-based and worked closely with Ronan O’Rahilly at that time.
The image was created from a set of aerial photos shot from a helicopter and some 2,500 posters were produced.
Our thanks to Vincent Monsey for his permission to use this design.
Each canvas is made to order and hand stretched over a wooden frame, so image on finished product may vary slightly.
Urban Trouper Cap
Urban Trouper Cap, embroidered with Radio Caroline Logo, made from heavy quality washed cotton Corduroy (awaiting proper photo with logo).
Fully lined; one size; flat stitch seams; a pre-curved peak and an adjuster with a metal buckle.
Logo as printed on cap.
Awaiting photo of cap with logo
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NO NEED TO USE A FULL REGISTERED PAYPAL ACCOUNT TO BUY THROUGH OUR SHOP - UNLESS YOU WISH TO USE THE ADDED SECURITY - AS ALL MAIN CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS ARE VERY WELCOME TOO.
Donations always welcome...
Loud, Proud and Illegal by Steve Jenner
This book covers various prestigious pirates in Nottingham, who went on air with fine ambitions, playing a good natured game of hide and seek with the authorities…
…until they started to take audience from licenced stations…
Radio Caroline Face Covering/Snood combo
with embroidered logo
Multi-purpose snood with embroidered Radio Caroline logo. Can be used as a face covering, hat or neck cowl. One size fits all.
Ultra-thermal fabric made from 100% anti-piling Suprafleece© offers warmth without weight.
Elasticated draw cord with toggle adjusts face covering fitting or turns snood into a hat.
One size fits all
Radio Caroline Logo Kariban Zip Neck Microfleece
with embroidered logo
Features:
- Pill Resistant
- Colour Navy
- Weight 300 gsm.
- 2 front pockets
With Logo
First-hand account by Nick Bailey, newsreader on Caroline North and Caroline South, from 1966 to 1967, and the first voice on Classic FM which started in 1992.
Paperback, 320 pages, fully illustrated with 145 black and white and colour photographs, mostly from the author’s personal collection
Foreword by Paul Gambaccini
Signed by the author
Across the Waves - From Radio Caroline to Classic FM
By Nick Bailey
Radio Caroline Skull & Crossbones Coaster
White coaster with black Skull & Crossbones 648 kHz logo
Based on Caroline’s iconic 1960’s T-shirt designs
UK Only - due to postage costs
Radio Caroline Logo Knitted Beanie Hat
Knitted Beechfield Heritage Beanie Hat in navy with the Radio Caroline logo on the cuff.
The beanie is made of soft-touch acrylic, which has the look and feel of wool. The weave is a double layer knit, which creates a double layer fabric.
A great choice for keeping your head warm.
Radio Caroline (etc.) Jingles CD
Nearly 6 hours of Jingles on 5 CDs with a 32
page photo booklet.
Including jingles not only from Radio Caroline, but also Radio Atlantis, Radio Mi Amigo and Radio Monique.
The Great British Woodstock: The Incredible Story
of the Weeley Festival 1971, By RAY CLARK
In the tiny village of Weeley, near Clacton on Sea, Essex, local bands were being booked to play and make a bit of money for charity. But the Weeley Festival soon spiralled out of control as top name bands attracted 150.000 revellers with the resultant chaos of fires on site, pitched battles with the Hells Angels and more. The tiny village was overwhelmed and then at the end came the expected question 'where did all the gate money go ? '.
A factual account of farcical and adventurous times, with many photographs, by Radio Caroline presenter Ray Clark.
DVD: ‘A Day In The Life Of Radio Caroline’
(On board the Ross Revenge, 1984)
In July 1984, the EAP video crew spent a full weekend on board the Ross Revenge to film a full day in the life of Radio Caroline.
The video starts with a 6am sign-on by presenter Dave Richards. Other presenters featured include Stuart Russell, Blake Williams, Jay Jackson, Tom Anderson and Stewart Vincent.
This is your chance to see offshore radio life behind the scenes. A full day on board, from breakfast to Peter Chicago switching off the transmitters at midnight.
Includes a special interview with Ronan O'Rahilly, founder of Radio Caroline.
Narrated by Bill Rollins
The Radio Caroline Story: 6 CD Set (8 Hours)
Narrated by ANDY ARCHER
A six-CD set with a 24-page booklet telling the story of Radio Caroline from 1964 - 1996.
This fascinating eight-hour documentary is narrated by Andy Archer, who was the only DJ to have worked offshore on Radio Caroline in the 60s, 70s and 80s.
It features dozens of interviews with personalities, DJs, behind the scenes staff and Radio Caroline founder Ronan O’Rahilly. You'll hear off-air and studio quality recordings from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, air-checks, jingles, promos and commercials.
Included with each box set is a 24-page photo booklet containing photographs of the ships, studios and personalities, illustrations and information on Radio Caroline.
Radio Caroline Bookmarks
They measure 139 mm x 36 mm x 0.5 mm and are made from aluminium.
They make good indoor “labels” or Bookmarks.
We’ve bundled these in packs of three, due to high postage costs from here in the UK for single items.
DVD: ‘Eurosiege ‘85’
(The Story of the 1985 Siege of Laser 558 & Radio Caroline)
When Laser 558 went on the air in 1984 an audience of several million soon grew over a short period of a few months, resulting in dwindling audience figures for Independent Local Radio (ILR) stations in London and the South East of the UK. Consequently a blockade and surveillance of the offshore stations was instituted.
This DVD includes film on board both Laser 558 and Radio Caroline during the siege, also a Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) press conference explaining the rationale behind the blockade.
Also includes footage of the Laser 558 ship MV Communicator as she arrives in Harwich harbour. Featured are Johnny Lewis, Peter Philips, Charlie Wolf, Chris Carson, Tommy Rivers and Jonell.
Narrated by Ray Anderson. 50 minutes.
Ross Revenge Jigsaw Puzzle
A4 sized, delivered in a zip-seal bag, with a print for reference.
Consists of 98 pieces which are 2mm thick and a good hard-pressed quality and finish.
From a Photograph by David Bathurst.
Caroline presenter Ray Clark - known as Mick Williams when serving his time on board the Ross Revenge in 1987 - still produces work for the BBC and for KDKA in Pittsburgh and was a life long Caroline fan, making numerous 'anorak' visits out to the ships in the 70's and 80's before 'signing up'
This is the second edition of Ray's top selling book, now with the story brought up to date: Including the stories behind 648AM, DAB, Caroline North, Caroline Flashback and other events involving Caroline's iconic ship Ross Revenge.
There are more previously unpublished anecdotes from those who were there at the time, including DLT, Jerry Leighton, Paul McKenna, Nick Jackson, Grant Benson, Chris Pearson, Peter Moore ... and others. With more black and white and colour photographs, all contained within 340 pages.
Foreword by Rosko, Keith Skues and Paul McKenna
Signed by the author
Radio Caroline - The True Story of the Boat that Rocked
By Ray Clark
Signed by the author
Loving Awareness - The Original Album
The ultimate ‘Love & Peace’ creation by Radio Caroline founder Ronan O’Rahilly, in the form of the ‘Loving Awareness’ album, performed by the Loving Awareness Band. Dreamily hypnotic and restful.
We have unexpectedly found, at another location, a further two boxes of original vinyl LPs in sleeves.
As before, some of these are in their original white covers, complete with original inserts.
For the others, we have once again recreated the black double covers and poster inserts - and these are perfect copies of the originals.
These collector’s items are offered for sale. Just when their message is most needed.
Long-time Caroline listeners will be aware of the Loving Awareness Band and this, their sole LP, played almost ritualistically “from a point at sea to the circles of your mind.”
Radio Caroline Bell Hoodie - Grey with Black Trim
Stylish heather grey hoodie with contrasting black arm trim, inner hood and laces. This good quality AWDis hoodie features the classic Caroline Bell logo from the Radio Caroline Roadshows of the 70s and 80s on the front and listening options on the back.
● Soft cotton faced fabric.
● Brushed back fleece.
● Drop shoulder style.
● Regular fit.
Double fabric jersey lined hood with drawcord.
● Stripe detail on sleeves.
● Front pouch pocket.
● 1x1 ribbed cuffs and hem.
● Twin needle stitching.
● Tear out label.
