Skip to content

Tottering By Gently

Annie Tempest's classic weekly cartoon was first published in the pages of Country Life magazine in 1994. The cartoon follows the travails of Dicky and Taffy Tottering of Tottering Hall, set in the fictional world of North Pimmshire. It has been a favourite among many readers of the magazine over the course of its history. Along the way, Annie Tempest has always been able to subtly satirise many of the the issues of the day, as well as make wry and clever comments on social perspectives of the time. These are warmhearted cartoons which rarely fail to hit the nail on the head. We have a wide range of Tottering By Gently accessories, including tea towels and hob covers, and all of them would bring their own distinct charm to the home!

Beautiful cartoon drawing

The cartoon illustrations on their own have been called 'works of art in themselves' by The Spectator. They are always deeply characterful thanks to their finely chosen details which are novelistic in the way that they express so many layers of personality in a swift and skillful slight of hand. Throughout the cartoon, you get to see snippets of Dicky and Taffy's life and their home, as scenes move from their kitchen to their living room to their grounds and the surrounding areas in this imaginary world. These images are at once satirical and warm, so that you can tell Annie has a great deal of affection for these quintessentially English characters.

Witty and high spirited

The cartoons are of course not just about the quality of the illustrations, but also about the wit on show in the text that accompanies each picture. These descriptions or snippets of dialogue are always humorous, as they take a look at many areas of domestic life such as marriage, bedtime routines, cooking, gardening and home comforts. The Tottering By Gently accessories in our range would be a great present for family or loved ones if you think that they would relate to the wry humour and often sage advice to be found in this most wonderful of cartoons. The Tottering's dogs are also frequently there to make their own voices heard, so dog lovers will appreciate the cartoons too.

McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Apron - Dog Rules McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Apron - Dog Rules
£21.00
Out of stock
This funny "Dog rules" apron with adjustable neck strap from Tottering By Gently would make a fabulous gift for any dog owner. Matching tea towel available. Design: The Dog Rules... Material: 100% cotton Adjustable neck strap. Size: 40in x 28in (110cm x 71cm)
McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Apron - One Hot Mama McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Apron - One Hot Mama save
£18.95
£9.47
Online Offer - 50% Off Clearance
1 in stock
Tottering by Gently apron decorated with bright red and green chillies and text "One Hot Mama". Ideal gift for a very hot mummy! Matching tea towel available.
McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - Coffee With McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - Coffee With
£7.95
11 in stock
This funny tea towel from Tottering By Gently depicts the Totterings ordering coffee in a coffee shop. Design: Coffee with the Totterings Size: 48 x 72cm (19 x 28.5 inch)
McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - Four Ages Of Man McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - Four Ages Of Man
£7.95
6 in stock
Quality UK Cotton Tottering By Gently tea towel. Design: The Four Ages of Man; Lager, Aga, Saga, Gaga. Size: 48 x 72cm
McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - Four Ages Of Women McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - Four Ages Of Women
£7.50
3 in stock
Quality UK Cotton Tottering By Gently tea towel. Design: The Four Ages of Woman. Size: 48 x 72cm
McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - Grand Parents McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - Grand Parents
£7.95
3 in stock
This "Tottering GrandParents" tea towel from Tottering By Gently is sure to raise a few smiles. The perfect gift for any grandparent. Design: Tottering GrandParents Size: 48 x 72cm (19 x 28.5 inch)
McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - In The Garden McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - In The Garden
£7.95
6 in stock
This absorbant and durable, cotton tea towel from Tottering By Gently is sure to raise a few smiles. Design: Tottering in the garden Size: 48 x 72cm (19 x 28.5 inch)
McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - In Times of Stress McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - In Times of Stress
£7.95
4 in stock
Quality UK Cotton, Tottering By Gently tea towel. Design: In Times of Stress Size: 49 x 68cm
McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - Its A Dogs Life McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - Its A Dogs Life
£7.95
9 in stock
This funny "Dog life" tea towel from Tottering By Gently would make a fabulous gift for any dog owner. Design: Its a Dog Life... Material: Cotton Size: 48 x 72cm (19 x 28.5 inch)
McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - Never Too Old McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - Never Too Old
£7.95
11 in stock
Absorbent and durable, Tottering By Gently tea towel. Design: Never to Old Machine Washable. 100% cotton Size: 49 x 68cm
McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - Oldies Text Code McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - Oldies Text Code
£7.95
Out of stock
This absorbant and durable, cotton tea towel from Tottering By Gently is sure to raise a few smiles. Design: Oldies Text Code Size: 48 x 72cm (19 x 28.5 inch)
McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - The Dog Rules McCaw Allan - Tottering By Gently Cotton Tea Towel - The Dog Rules
£7.95
6 in stock
This funny "Dog rules" tea towel from Tottering By Gently would make a fabulous gift for any dog owner. Matching apron available. Design: The Dog Rules... Material: Cotton Size: 48 x 72cm (19 x 28.5 inch)