Personally I think that the items they sell are to a superbly high standard. The staff are very…read morefriendly and know what they are talking about!

This is your normal Framing service. Depending on the size of your order they are usually finished…read morethe next day. Vey efficient and friendly.

Very pleasant staff. They sell photo frames, albums and provide printing services for digital…read morecameras and the old fashioned film way!!! They also provide a passport photo service, ideal for if you have a little one to try and get a photo of as you don't have to try to prop them up in a booth!

Francis Iles is really a combination of two shops…read more The first one is a gallery, on the ground floor there are things like gift wrap, humorous birthday cards, photo frames and albums, notebooks, organisers and stationery. From the moment you start walking up the stairs to the first floor, the walls are covered in paintings of all styles, sizes and themes. They also frequently hold exhibitions, such as portrayals of Rochester or specifically from local artists. You can count on a glass of champagne and an urge to buy a vastly overpriced canvas. The second shop is an art supplies shop, there are also paintings and Dali-style clocks in the window. Inside, you can buy paper, paints, an easel, a canvas and many other things. Students get discount but even so I can't really imagine many of them shopping there - budget this ain't. It all seems to be good quality though and the staff are happy to help. Expect the same atmosphere as a library - you'll feel compelled to talk in a whisper.