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Don't despair !!!
We still have stock of those lovely old fashioned light bulbs
In a range of sizes from 40w to 200w
Don't miss out. When they are gone they are gone!!


Spring is in the air
Our 2012 range of seeds is now in stock
Summer flowering bulbs Seed Potatoes and Onion Sets are in stock as well


Live Local ?
Find it difficult to get to the shop ?
Why not have your purchases delivered?
Just give us a call on 0191 2851710 and one of us will help with what you need, large or small.
You can pay by card over the phone or cash on delivery.
There is a nominal delivery charge of £1.95 per delivery



Did you know?
You can call at our back door. (down the lane opposite the post office) to collect heavy or awkward items or purchase fuels, composts etc.
Just buzz the buzzer and we will be there to assist you



Struggling to find a guard for your stove?

Look no further ~ we can make guards any shape or size, you can even have doors fitted to make it easier to refuel your stove. A choice of mesh sizes are available to keep little fingers out.
We also make grates, ashpans, Fenders and Firetrims.
See our Made to Measure section for examples of jobs we have done for customers

Thorpes of Gosforth ltd is a third generation family business. Our grandfather opened the business in 1947. Over the years the market and competition has changed considerably, but we still aim to provide a very comprehensive stock of traditional hardware products and are always prepared to go that extra mile to help customers track down ‘elusive’ items. Thorpes have a reputation of “if you can’t get it at Thorpes you won’t get it anywhere”. Thorpes of Gosforth also prides itself in offering the highest standard of ‘good old fashioned’ customer service available today.