This is the list of businesses we'd like to check out. If you have a suggestion – or if you're one of the businesses and would like to make contact – please post a comment.
SOMERSET
- Thompson Bros. Ltd. Bridgwater. Ironmongers (sadly, no longer in business)
- The Menders, Crewkerne. (source: 2 independent calls in response to local press)
- Alan Davies, Crewkerne. Television and radio repair (source: Phillipa Kendall)
- The Abrams Bindery, Wellington. (source: Rosalind Gregory)
- Crystal Lines, Wellington. Stained glass repair (source: Rosalind Gregory)
- R.J. Phillips, Taunton. Clock repair (source: Rosalind Gregory)
- The Upholstry Centre, Taunton. (source: Rosalind Gregory)
- Washing Machine Service Centre, Taunton. (source: Rosalind Gregory)
- Clarkes Electrical Services, Taunton. (source: Rosalind Gregory)
- B.L. Bontoft, Bridgwater. Domestic appliances servicing and repair.
- Kai Thomas Roth Cellos, Shepton Mallet. (source: Angus Cameron)
DORSET
- Castle Forge, Sherborne. Metalwork and repairs (source: Kathy DeSilvey)
- R. Paveley, Tailor, Portland. (source: Jo Morland)
- Brian Hoppe Cycle Shop, Sherborne.
- Gandolfi Cameras, Shaftesbury. (source: Alex Tymkow)
- D. Palmer Postcards/Cameras, Bridport.
DEVON
- The Tool Box, Colyton.
- Haynes of Colyton, Colyton. Ironmongers
- Make and Mend, Plymouth. Sewing and knitting repairs (source: Colin Searls)
- All in Good Time, Plymouth. Clock repair (source: Colin Searls)
- Cabinet Supplies, Plymouth. DIY
- N.H. & S.E. Sparks Shoe Repairs, Honiton. (source: Angela Doble and Doreen Young)
- Honiton Clock Clinic, Honiton.
- Harris and Son Hardware, Totnes. Ironmongers and tool repair (source: Adrian Welch; John Brodribb)
- A.R. Church, Ashburton. Hardware (source: John Brodribb)
- Alexandra's Alterations, Exeter.
- Sew Bazaar, Exeter.
- C & D Appliances, Exeter. (source: Adrian Welch, David Harvey)
- Cobblers of Heavitree, Exeter. (source: Adrian Welch)
- Mobile I.T., Exeter. (source: Adrian Welch)
- Kirk Radio, Exeter. (source: David Harvey)
- Parkhouse Shoe Repair, Exeter. (source: David Harvey)
- David Cooper Watchmaker, Ltd., Exeter. (source: David Harvey)
- More Phones, Exeter.
- Ivor Doble Jewellers, Exeter.
- Peter Marsh, Tailor. Sidmouth.
- Morris Foundry, Dunsford. Hand-tool manufacture. (source: Anne-Marie Cuhlhane)
- The Jewelers, Plymouth. (source: Simon Gomery)
- K Lorenc Watchmaker, Crownhill, Plymouth. (source: Simon Gomery)
- Plymouth Clock Centre, Bretonside, Plymouth. (source: Simon Gomery)
CORNWALL
- Speller's Cobblers, Carharrack. (No longer in business)
- Stick of Lostwithiel, Lostwithiel. Shoe and leather repair
- Star Shoe Repair, Redruth.
- Froyco Services, Redruth. Electrical repair. (source: Nicola Thomas)
- Just In Fabrics, Cambourne. (source: Nicola Thomas)
- Simon Waplington Watch and Clock Repairs, Penryn.
- Simpson's Radio and Television Repair, Penzance.
- Sew Quick, Falmouth. Sewing machine repair.
- Blissland Harness Makers, Bolventor.
- The Ringinglow Rocking Horse Company, Crafthole.
- Penzance Computers Workshop Centre, Penzance.
- Biggleston, Hayle. Ironmongery, hardware.
- Make Do and Mend, St Day. (self-nominated)
- Force 10 Power Tools, Penryn. (self-nominated)
- Wearnes Jewellers, Camborne.
- Taylor's Tyres, Redruth.
- Lyrebird, Constantine. Textile repair and alterations.
- DAR, Falmouth. Electrical spares and repairs. (source: Barry Butland)
- Silverwinds, Hayle. Musical instrument repair. (source: Lucy Frears)
- Cornwall Teddy Bear Hospital, St Just. (source: Wendy Campbell)
- The Shoe box, Bodmin (source: Charles Hall)
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ReplyDeleteThe Singer Sewing Machine Repairs shop at 12 John Street Truro is definitely worth a look. There are a few details here: http://www.singerandpfaffsewingcentres.co.uk/
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