Thomas B Bonnett

Thomas B Bonnett A friendly shop where you can browse for household items such as light bulbs, decorating accessories We have a close-knit team which is our strength.

Our family-run blacksmith business first moved to Lynn Road in Stoke Ferry in 1909. Here my husband's Great-Grandfather, Thomas Bonnett, ran the business with help from his sons until his death in 1922. One of his sons, Thomas Brainsby Bonnett (pictured in shirt-sleeves in the photo), had been running his own blacksmith business at Ruskington, in Lincolnshire, but then came home to help his mother

and brothers run the business until his death in 1952. His daughter (my mother-in-law) then continued to run the business, helped by two staff, until her son (my husband, John Stocking) was old enough to take over. We all ran the business together, evolving it into the hardware store and metalworks it is today, until in 2005 tragically John died unexpectedly. Since then, myself and my two sons, Chris and Paul, have been continuing with the family tradition. Over the years our business has changed and expanded to keep up to date with demand. Originally two forges were in constant use but, with the decline in demand for this type of work, the first forge was dismantled in the 70's to make way for a sales area. As we expanded and needed more office space the second forge had to go and has since become the main office. Unlike the 'big boys', 'Bonnett's' has a passionate team of wonderfully enthusiastic, hard working people who love what they do. If we haven't got it or don't know the answer, we will look to find someone who does.
- Janet Stocking - Partner

One day only - while stocks last. Pack 20 Large Ultra Grime Tough Wet Wipes £4.00
28/05/2026

One day only - while stocks last. Pack 20 Large Ultra Grime Tough Wet Wipes £4.00

We are Open Saturday morning only. Come in to stock up with decorating items and Calor Gas for the bank holiday. The sho...
22/05/2026

We are Open Saturday morning only. Come in to stock up with decorating items and Calor Gas for the bank holiday. The shop will be closed on Monday, returning on Tuesday. Have a great weekend everyone 🌞

Lovely new Pump now available at Bonnett's
30/04/2026

Lovely new Pump now available at Bonnett's

29/04/2026
23/04/2026

Good Morning. Happy St. George's Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Free papers available today

47kg Calor Gas refills now back in stock. At present, Calor are holding the price so they are still £89.50 😁
13/04/2026

47kg Calor Gas refills now back in stock. At present, Calor are holding the price so they are still £89.50 😁

Thank you to all who were looking for the link to make a donation to the East Anglian Air Ambulance in Paul's name. P R ...
08/04/2026

Thank you to all who were looking for the link to make a donation to the East Anglian Air Ambulance in Paul's name. P R Bowers, the funeral directors set up a Memory Giving page which can be found here:

Paul Stocking -

Happy New Year! To celebrate, we have a One Day Special to share with you
02/01/2026

Happy New Year! To celebrate, we have a One Day Special to share with you

January copy now available from Bonnett's
02/01/2026

January copy now available from Bonnett's

Address

Lynn Road
Stoke Ferry
PE339SW

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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