Allders Opticians - Describes the company and its products. Includes links to individual shops.
Ceramic Tile Supplies - Tile stores in Bedford, Elstow and Wellingborough. Offers illustrated product catalogue. [Warning - extensive flash].
Lorna Jackson-Currie Ceramics - Hand painted ceramic table ware. Describes the artist and her techniques, and includes an illustrated catalogue.
Harrison and Rowley Furniture Retailers - Furniture and removals business. Details of company and services with details of furniture available with catalogue and prices.
Russells Fine Leathers - Offers chamois, orthopeadic, desk and table top leather and materials for bookbinding, organs and musical instruments.
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A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman
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-- Socrates Shopping
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