J.B.Banks and Son Ltd
J.B.Banks and Son Ltd
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Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Established in 1836, this traditional ironmongers & hardware shop contains a wealth of original features, from the 22 ft mahogany counter and all the drawers behind to the unusual counter made of keys. Go through the rear door & step back in time. See the workshop dating back to Georgian times, office and more. Great for adults & kids alike.
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Mike S
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Brilliant shop, super staff, and found the tools I had been looking for in great condition. More shops like this are the thing of dreams. Well done tyhe Banks family and well done Cockermouth for being a smashing town. Mike Swift, Isle of Mull.
Written 14 November 2023
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David G
Lower Dicker, UK1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
All the staff were polite, friendly & helpful. Asked for advice for a faulty lock and purchased a new lock after receiving information on how to fit it. It was emphasised that if this didn't solve the problem (it did) then I should return it for a full refund.
It's not often these days that you get good service and knowledgeable staff such as here.
It's not often these days that you get good service and knowledgeable staff such as here.
Written 21 October 2023
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Heather C
Stockport, UK14 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We usually go in to have a look around or buy something when we go to Cockermouth. Unfortunately we missed this September- just ran out time. Not just a museum, you can buy all kind of hardware, tools, equipment here. Lovely friendly staff too, do pay a visit if you are going anywhere near Cockermouth.
Written 16 September 2023
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Susan H
14 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This place is packed full with old tools and some interesting history. The staff are very friendly and helpful as the store is still a hardware store. A very interesting place to see how things used to be made.
Written 15 September 2023
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Alan P
5 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We visited to have some keys cut and the service was outstanding.
My only concern was that we asked for fork handles, and when we got all the way back home on Isel Road, we found four candles in our brown paper bag.
Seriously though, thank you Ken. Top gadgy…👍
My only concern was that we asked for fork handles, and when we got all the way back home on Isel Road, we found four candles in our brown paper bag.
Seriously though, thank you Ken. Top gadgy…👍
Written 15 April 2023
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LynetteP41
Ambleside, UK219 contributions
Jul 2022
Amazing stock to satisfy the man who needs all those things you can’t usually find. Interesting museum upstairs. And dogs welcome !!
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Written 7 July 2022
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Dear LynetteP41,
thanks for your review. Dogs of all sizes are welcome in the shop and the museum, and do try to get a range of stock so there's something for everyone.
Kind regards,
Written 11 July 2022
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Russell paine
2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Was a real highlight of our visit to cockermouth . Owner was great to chat to with lots of knowledge. Purchased a great cast iron pot by E Puch and Co which as a company has lots of history. The cast iron pot perfect for our clay oven and reasonably priced. The museum at the rear is a must to show the quality of craftsmanship of bygone years.
Written 1 July 2022
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Hi Superdiscoedits,
many thanks for taking the time to write a review. The owner remembers you well and is very happy to read that you're happy with the pot you bought!
Kind regards,
Written 11 July 2022
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David M
Hebden Bridge, UK17 contributions
Jun 2022
Fascinating place - very interesting and unpretentious 'museum'. Owners were knowledgeable and friendly.
Written 14 June 2022
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Hi MidgeholeDave,
Thank you for your review. We've tried to make the museum look as natural as possible so appreciate you saying it's unpretentious.
Kind regards,
Written 11 July 2022
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Margaret W
Fife, Scotland194 contributions
May 2022
It was a surprise to find a museum at the back of the hardware shop. Lots of interesting items to look at that reminded us of our parents and grandparents.
Written 8 June 2022
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Hi Margaret W,
thank you for taking the time to write a review. It's a bit of a shock seeing how much there is in the back and the size of it. But we don't throw anything out and a lot of items do bring back happy memories!
KInd regards,
Written 13 June 2022
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rjcjtraveller
Leeds, UK495 contributions
Mar 2022
As well as being a genuine iron monger/ DIY shop the museum (free entry) is fascinating showing a wealth of tools, devices, memorabilia from the past.
Written 25 March 2022
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Hi rjcjtraveller,
many thanks for taking the time to write a review. We've not thrown much out in the back and almost all of it's been accumulated over a course of 200 years.
Kind regards,
Written 13 June 2022
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susancB3381SC
Chesterfield
Hi do you have wheelchair access?
v g
cockermouth2 contributions
Dear susancB3381SC,
The majority of the shop is flat though there is a 1.5'' edge to the main door and the floor in the museum is slightly uneven.
The stairs up into the workshop part of the museum aren't
wheelchair accessible however we do have a digital photo frame downstairs with photos of the museum. We have had prams, wheelchairs and small mobility scooters through with no problem at all.
If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to ask and apologies for the late response.
Kind regards
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