As time goes by, things tend to evolve and change with the the rest of the world. Shops change…read moretheir name, get taken over, staff come and go and shop fronts sometimes get a make over. Not this one. I have only ever been in this shop twice over the space of about 5 years. Same name, staff (wizzardy old man), and old fashioned smells. I bought paint brushes and a watering can whilst singing 'Let's do the time warp', in my head. General DIY tools are sold here such as hammers, nails, paint and gloves. I've recently noticed that this isn't the only local hardware that wouldn't be out of place in the film 'Deliverance'. Maybe local hardware shops will stay like this forever? A handy place overall with plenty of character.

This store sells wallpaper and related items: brushes, paper scrapers, filler etc all related to…read morewall-paper decorating. Prices are very cheap in here but the cheapest products are quite basic. Good choice if you are decorating on a budget. Staff are friendly and competent. The store often seems to be closed though!

If you need cheap decorating supplies, Decoflair is the place to go! Not the best selection of…read morepaper (mostly seems to be kids or 'old granny' types) but I find it very useful for the supplies - brushes, paste etc. A good selection and cheaper than other chain companies. Friendly and helpful staff as well.

Tallyntyre are located pretty much dead centre of Bedlington's busy west end front street. They are…read moreeasy to find as they have a large bronze sign above their showy window fronts. The window displays are always immaculate here and showcase a selection of the wallpapers, decorating equipment, room furnishings and pictures which they sell. The two main windows are large and spacious and make a huge impact on how glamourous Bedlington Front Street looks! The store sells a large selection of luxurious and high quality wall paper. The store keeps in touch with the times and there are always new papers to choose from - these are often displayed in the windows. The wallpaper is usually thick, often padded and usually has a complicated design. A lot of the papers remind me of the designs of William Morris. As well as wallpaper, the store specialise in selling photographic and painted pictures, with many of them being local landscapes. The quality of such pictures is very professional. The prints come framed and are usually quite reasonable in price. Tallantyre also sell some items of furniture such as ornamental furnishings. These are usually graceful and high quality. In fact most of what the store sells has an upper class feel to it. A wonderful store and the first place to go in Bedlington if you are decorating a room!