Carlisle
Carlisle represents a key hub for independent jewellers and retail heritage in Cumbria, serving both local communities and visitors to the region. Jewellery Focus’s coverage of Carlisle highlights business developments, store openings, and market activity shaping the city’s jewellery trade. We feature stories from family-owned jewellers, workshop specialists, and regional suppliers who sustain the area’s reputation for craftsmanship and customer service.
Our editorial also explores how Carlisle’s jewellers navigate broader industry challenges—from evolving consumer expectations to the impact of tourism and online retail. By examining local business performance, seasonal trends, and regional collaborations, we provide professionals with valuable insights into how this northern market continues to adapt and thrive within the wider UK jewellery landscape.
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Nov- 2024 -27 NovemberRetailers
Bradley’s presents Arts and Crafts collection at York Art Gallery Event
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has collaborated with York Art Gallery to present its Arts and Crafts Collection at a special private viewing of “The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co. – a new exhibition exploring the archives of esteemed British textile designer, William Morris (1834-1896)”. The exclusive range…
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Jun- 2019 -12 JuneCrime
Police investigating Carlisle jewellery store robbery
Police investigating a robbery in Carlisle city centre are appealing for anyone who might have seen a car involved in the incident to contact them. Two men arrested in connection with the robbery at St Nicholas Galleries in Bank Street at about 2.20pm 6 June remain in custody. According to…
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Feb- 2019 -4 FebruaryVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street: Peter Jackson the Jewellers
What’s the history of the business? We started in 1982 with a shop in Preston, we were busy we were profitable and the opportunity came up to extend the business. So we opened a shop in Blackburn in 1988 and it just grew from there. So now we have four…
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Dec- 2018 -5 DecemberRetailers
Sproules Jewellers completes £500,000 refurbishment
Sproules Jewellers in Derry~Londonderry, Northern Ireland, has unveiled its newly refurbished premises following a significant investment with support from First Trust Bank. The new 2,500 sq ft extension has seen the creation of a new ‘Diamond Room’ with two champagne bars overlooking the city where customers can browse and select…
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May- 2017 -8 MayCurrent Affairs
High business rates force award-winning jeweller to close
An award-winning jeweller has been forced to close his Southport store due to high business rates. Peter Jackson MBE, owner of Peter Jackson the Jewellers, decided to shut his store after 20 years in the area. With other Peter Jackson stores in Preston, Blackburn, Bury and Carlisle, the Southport outlet…
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