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J B Banks & Son Ltd

@jbbanks.bsky.social
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We are a friendly, family run hardware store based in Cockermouth, Cumbria. We've almost 200 years of experience and have a traditional, heritage museum in the back. www.jbbanks.co.uk

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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
And it’s sold! We managed to get a few pictures before it went off to its new home in Lancashire!
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Wow! And what that post I’m up to 1k posts on Bluesky. That’s gone quickly!
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Here’s Ken’s latest project but just in time for camping season. A cast iron pot! #castiron #restore #cockermouth #lakedistrict
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Seymour posing for #terriertursday #btposse
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We’ve had some beautiful planes in over the years but this one is a cut above the rest! A pattern makers interchangeable plane. #oldtools #woodworking
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I’ve heard of balls of steel but this is ridiculous! #hardware
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
It’s tool o’clock! #oldtools #cockermouth #lakedistrict
Various hand tools arranged to look like. Clock
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Cumbria @cumbriauk.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Penrith Salvation Army thanks volunteers for vital community work #Cumbria
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Penrith Salvation Army thanks volunteers for vital community work
The Salvation Army in Penrith is celebrating the volunteers who help support vulnerable people across the community
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
50% of what we sell is old tools because the quality and price are better than the new ones. Last week we sold a spade that was almost 100 years old and still in great condition.
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Seymour’s eyes are bigger than his mighty jaws! #terriertuesday #btposse
Border terrier with giant bamboo toy in his mouth
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Seymour moments before I took away his ball. (He shreds tennis balls so got a treat) #btposse
Sad border terrier with tennis ball in his mouth.
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Can’t enjoy my lunch anywhere without Seymour demanding some! #btposse #terriertuesday
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
In Seymour’s happy space, Allonby. The ball was destroyed before we’d even got back to the car! #btposse #terriertuesday
Border terrier on beach with a ball in his mouth.
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
And here we have a thing of beauty. An Elwell spade that’ll be going on sale tomorrow! #oldtools #gardening
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
We’ve just got a huge selection of garden tools in. Here’s a sneak peek! #oldtools
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Merchant Adventurers’ Hall @merchantshallyork.org · 06/05/2026
With everyone talking about museum engagement today we just wanted to add this: We get just under 25,000 visitors to the Hall annually. We have 13,700 friends here. This is massive for us. So to you all following - thank you! 😍
We are looking at the Great Hall's oak framed roof and topsy turvy floor on a sunny day.
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Another day, another exceedingly pretty tool. A Preston spokeshave. #oldtools #jbbanks
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We’ve just booked a short break to Alnwick and debating if we take Seymour or not. Is Alnwick dog friendly? He really needs a break! #btposse #terriertuesday
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Ken’s latest challenge. Can he make a key for this? We think it’s about 200 years old.
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
For when you want your dice shaken not stirred!
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
What a difference 8 weeks make. Seymour in same spot February and April. #btposse #terriertuesday
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Me and my husband have very different ideas of a perfect Sunday morning. I’m just back from walking Seymour and my husband’s still in bed! #btposse #lakedistrict
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Some tools are just so pretty! #oldtools #jbbanks #cockermouth
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Robin Cooper @robincooper1.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Low Yewdale, Coniston this morning 😊
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Chisel me impressed! #oldtools #jbbanks #cockermouth #lakedistrict
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Think we got up to Dodd summit and beat the rush this morning! #lakedistrict #btposse
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Seymour finally gets his 15 mins of fame in the local magazine! #btposse #terriertuesday #cockermouth
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Back from holiday and Seymour is a bit shell shocked after his time in kennels! #btposse
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
We’re often asked for tiny planes and this is one of our smallest yet! Big ol’ No 7 for scale! #oldtools #vintagetools
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Cumbria @cumbriauk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Community spirit behind boom in running clubs #Cumbria #BBCNews
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Cumbria boasts highest concentration of running clubs
Runners say the sport is just as much about their mental health and socialising as physical health.
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West Cumbria Rivers Trust @westcumbriart.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
🌿 New installations have gone up at Walkmill Community Woodland Explore 29 new features on the site’s history, wildlife and heritage – from story benches & tactile trails to a striking mining memorial. Co-created with the local community using memories & oral histories. Discover: www.walkmill.org
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Back in stock are these lovely paperweights and we’ve added sparrows, tortoises and beetles to the range! #wren #sparrow #rabbits #ducks #tortoise #beetles
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Fox Crafting Studio @foxcraftingstudio.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Aren't wooden shavings lovely? 😊 #woodworking #woodturning
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Seymour doesn’t think much of this ‘spring time’ #btposse #terriertuesday
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
At the end of the rainbow is a good book shop! #cockermouth #books
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
A few more pics of today’s walk. We found snow! #btposse
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Quick walk after school run. It’s got cold up here!
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Someone’s expecting I buy all the sausages! #btposse
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Seymour didn’t like me taking him up for a wet and windy walk last week! #terriertuesday #btposse
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Cumbria @cumbriauk.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Biofluorescence reveals nature in a new light #Cumbria 🔗: www.bbc.com/news/arti...
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Biofluorescence shows Cumbrian nature in a new light
The phenomenon has been observed in plants, animals and insects which reflect vibrant colours.
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
The most active Seymour has been all week. Obviously at the beach! #terriertuesday #btposse
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matt@customsawdust @customsawdust.co.uk · 17/02/2026
*cheltenham man goes viral with social media post of #handmade steel towel rails with solid oak shelves* 12-50cm, £35-£55 including UK shipping, available on #etsy at customsawdustco.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
A black steel towel rail with a solid oak shelf attached to a wall. 50cm wide and 10cm deep, a blue towel hangs from the rail and a small house plant is placed on the shelf.A black steel towel rail with a solid oak shelf attached to a wall. 50cm wide and 10cm deep, a blue towel hangs from the rail and a house plant is placed on the shelf.A black steel towel rail with a solid oak shelf attached to a wall. 30cm wide and 10cm deep, a blue towel hangs from the rail and a small house plant is placed on the shelf.A black steel hand towel rail with a solid oak shelf attached to a wall. 12cm wide and 10cm deep, a blue hand towel hangs from the rail and a small house plant is placed on the shelf.
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
I’ll chisel my way to your heart! #valentinesday #cockermouth
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Seymour can’t make a valentines card so he just uses his tongue to make a heart! Hope everyone has a lovely sunny Valentine’s Day!
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Seems appropriate to see the first snow drops of the year on 1st of February! #snowdrops #carlisle
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Popped to the outdoor clothing shop opposite and got some fingerless gloves so I can type at work!
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
On a manky morning, Seymour is my spirit animal. #btposse #terriertuesday
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
He’s thinking ‘if I jump, will I pull her in as well?’ #btposse
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Tempted to get this coat for Seymour! #btposse
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J B Banks & Son Ltd @jbbanks.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Showing my age when watching a zoo clip about armadillos with kiddo as I blurt out ‘they’re also smooth on the inside, crunchy on the outside’
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