These are sites which may be helpful. Be aware that I cannot be responsible for the content of external sites and what may once have been educationally appropriate, may have changed to something else... email me if you find any links which have evolved unhelpfully!

Electronics suppliers:
Maplin Electronics
Rapid Electronics

General Technology supplies:
Hindleys
Rapid Electronics
Technology Enhancement Project (TEP) shop (Good for smart materials)
Technology Supplies

Useful websites :
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strange new products ongoing list of the increasingly odd...