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Fred Aldous review Rate it
'Supplying the creative mind since 1861' states the sign. It doesn't sell opium, but Fred Aldous does offer a huge basement packed with everything the social sketcher, dedicated designer or committed craftsperson could ever want.
Aisles groan with pens, paints, glue, paper, glitter and all the little bits and pieces you need to make jewellery, cards and felt things to sell at the church fête. Staff are immensely helpful, and it's easy to believe you're a successful artist simply by sniffing the creative air.
Fred Aldous details
M1 1LW
Area Northern Quarter
Transport Metrolink Piccadilly Gardens, or City Centre buses, or Piccadilly rail
Telephone 161 236 4224
Open 8.15am-5.15pm Mon-Sat; 11am-5pm Sun
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