JB Banks
J.B. BANKS & SON are celebrating 190 years of tradition in Cockermouth
J.B. BANKS & SON: Celebrating 190 years of tradition in Cockermouth. by Danni Murphy Few businesses can claim to have served their community for almost two centuries, but in 2026, Cockermouth’s much-loved JB Banks & Son is celebrating an extraordinary 190 years in business. Established in 1836 by John Banks, the traditional hardware shop has […]
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NEW YEAR, NEW CASH: Turn your clutter into extra pennies
NEW YEAR, NEW CASH Turn your clutter into extra pennies. by Danni Murphy January is always tough on the wallet. After the festive splurges, many of us are feeling skint, and the credit card bills are coming in. But did you know that the odds and sods tucked away around your home could actually put […]
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Take a step back in time at JB Banks and Son Ltd.
Take a step back in time at JB Banks and Son Ltd. Not many businesses can say they have successfully traded for nearly 200 years. Well, JB Banks and Son can. Set up in 1836, the Cockermouth shop is a hardware shop and Free to enter heritage museum, which attracts thousands of visitors every year. […]
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