Maralinga “Prohibited Area” Fridge Magnet
Bring a striking fragment of nuclear‑era history into your home with this Maralinga Prohibited Area fridge magnet, faithfully designed from the original warning signs that once surrounded the British nuclear test range in South Australia.
Recreated from archival photographs and surviving field signage, this magnet preserves the stark typography and legal wording of notices issued under the Defence (Special Undertakings) Act 1952, used to restrict entry to the Maralinga test area during the 1950s–60s. The distressed border effect echoes the rusting steel signs still found in the desert today, giving the piece an evocative, authentic look.
Designed exclusively for the BNTVA Museum Shop, this high‑quality magnet makes a meaningful keepsake for veterans’ families, historians, collectors, and anyone interested in Britain’s nuclear testing legacy.
Size: 139 x 107 mm
Front: Full‑colour printed design with a smooth matte finish.
Back: Durable black magnetic backing that adheres securely to fridges, and other metal surfaces