The Lion Stores has been trading in North Street Bristol since 1972. I wanted to experience working in a shop ‘that sells everything’ and this shop is definitely in that criteria.
Derek is the owner of the shop and everyday when he arrives he displays some of the goods for sale out on the pavement. The Lion Stores is crammed full of stock, and as soon as the doors were open several customers arrived asking for specific items.
I spent a while in the window with the lion. Neither of us were for sale.
Before working at the counter I had a look round to familarise myself with the stock. As well as selling locks Derek helps people with lock problems.
Lots of decorating supplies…
Dylon dye. I will buy some of this as some point as I wish to make myself a tie dye top sometime.
These brushes are apparently for cleaning wood burner pipes.
I really like the red watering cans!
Sometimes it is necessary to climb a stepladder to find things
There was lots more in the shop but I was eager to get behind the counter
I had a great time assisting Derek. It is a good shop; Derek is friendly and helpful and if you only need a few screws you can just buy a few, not 100s as in large DIY stores.
Many thanks to Derek for letting me spend time in his shop while being photographed by my human. I had a wonderful morning.
For more information about Lion Stores see https://www.facebook.com/lionstores
Horace the Alresford Bear 20/8/3026
My kind of store. I worked in a hardware/auto parts store at a shore town in New Jersey (USA) during college summers. I loved it. We had a bit of everything as it seems Lions does. Glad you enjoyed your day.
You have had a lovely day Horace, glad you enjoyed yourself
It was lovely to see you working at the Hardware store Horace. I could see that you really enjoyed it, and I bet Derek was very happy to have you as his assistant.