Good Stationary Shops Around North West Of England

[Budzynski]

Hello all fountain pen users!
I recently became interested in trying out few Pelikans before a purchase, however I cannot find any stores that would have them in-store to take in a hand and test. My question is: do you know any shops around north of England (I'm from Chester, BTW) that are worth popping in to see what they have to offer? Thanks in advance!

[Bluey]

You could try T & G Allen in Manchetsr

[Budzynski]

You could try T & G Allen in Manchetsr

thanks, will check it out!

[eggybread]

How did T&G Allen work out?

Nothing came up when I searched for that, has the name changed / gone out of business?

thanks

[Bluey]

How did T&G Allen work out?

Nothing came up when I searched for that, has the name changed / gone out of business?

thanks

As of June 2015 it's still there, but it may have changed it's name. I think it's been "The Pen Shop" for years but was originally called T&G Allen

 

 

New Pen Shop Store At The Trafford Centre

As part of the buyout agreement, The Pen Shop has moved its store in Manchester’s Trafford Centre, to a larger site within the shopping mall, where it has been located for 16 years as one of the original tenants.

For the first time in the firm’s history no member of the Allen family will be involved with the business. The outgoing Chairman Richard Allan said: “With no member of the Allan family now involved in an executive capacity within the business, it has been decided to relinquish control to Colin McClymont and his team. The disposal to the current management team ensures long-term stability of the business, minimal disruption to suppliers and, crucially in the family’s eyes, security of employment for the staff, many of whom are long-serving.”

 

 

http://www.officesuppliesblog.co.uk/2015/06/19/management-buyout-at-the-pen-shop-secures-145-jobs/

Edited January 25, 2017 by Bluey

[eggybread]

Thanks. I thought it might be Pen Shop.

Does anyone know any others? They don't stock TWSBI, or Pilot (the 823 is what I want to try), and also they have Lamy, but not the 2000!

So I need another shop

thanks

[twdpens]

FYI, the Pilot 823 is not officially available in the UK.

 

HTH,

 

Martin

[bigt]

paperchase in manchester sells the lamy2k (and rhodia pads)

Tony

[Manalto]

Clearly, you're looking for a shop that's not on wheels, floating on water, in the air or sliding down a hillside.