one of britain's oldest retailers
drysalter: noun. dealer in a range of chemical products, including glue, varnish, dye and colourings
britain's last drysalter
exclusively at Hadfield, the1755collection is a carefully curated collection of curios, taxidermy, candles and more, inspired by our georgian heritage
wellbeing
in our wellbeing range you will find essential oils, exotic incense, bath salts, and interior pieces for your home, including himalayan salt lamps, incense burners and oil diffusers
tobacconist
our tobacco range includes loose tobacco from the UK's last traditional tobacco maker, gawith & hoggarth of kendal; organic tobacco; herbal smoking mixture; snuff; and for those special occassions, havana cigars more >>
gentlemen's grooming
our luxury grooming range has everything for the modern gent: safety razors, cut-throats, brushes, bowls and real horn combs. we also stock preparations for care of facial hair, and shaving soap, creams and balms.
eco personal care
a range of eco products to green your personal care regime, in plastic free packaging. solid shampoos and soaps, compostable toothbrushes and floss, toothpaste and mouthwash tablets, reusable makeup remover pads.
eco homewares
we have a great range of eco products to keep your home spick and span. and of course we also sell a range of home chemicals loose, and make our drysalter's brand of traditional preparations.
garden supplies
our garden range includes fertiliser, weed killer, pest control, seeds and tools. we sell many products loose, in the tradition of a drysalter. supplies for organic and eco gardeners a speciality, including the maxicrop range.
dalefoot compost
wool and bracken compost made on a family farm in cumbria. all the composts in the range are peat free, but deliver the same results as traditional composts. all-purpose, seed, ericaceous, bulb, veg variants
planting
english hand-thrown terracotta pots, planters crafted from whisky barrels in scotland, and cast stone planters. we can help you add a touch of class to your planting. and why not treat your borders to a locally made wooden obelisk?
ferney heyes cast stone
our extensive range of stone ornamnents is handcrafted in cheshire by family concern ferney heyes garden products.
nutscene
we have a great selection of twine from the iconic nutscene brand, which includes colourful jute and raffia, polished flax, mini spools and tin o' twine. for gardeners and crafters alike.
home consumables
we stock high quality homewares: wood polishes and waxes, metal polish, leather and fabric care products. we love traditional favourites: household soap, windolene cream, chemico stardrops, bar keepers friend, brasso, silvo, briwax, stone's, cambridge beeswax, lord sheraton, antiquax.
quality natural bristle brushes a speciality.
wax chandler
as wax chandlers we make our own candles, in small batches using mainly natural waxes: beeswax, soy, rapeseed and natural stearin. from everyday household candles to dinner candles and scented lights, you are sure to find something you like.
kilner & preserving
an extensive range of kilner as well as preserving equipment and consumables. from stylish drinks dispensers to clip top preserving jars and bottles, and reusable beeswax and vegan food wraps we have it covered.
brewing supplies
our range of homebrew kits includes organic kits from st. peters and vegan kits from coopers, as well as kits by muntons, john bull, woodefordes and youngs. we stock a good range of equipment and ancilleries for homebrewing
chemicals
we sell chemicals, oils, and wel-being salts, many home packed or sold loose - in the tradition of a drysalter
drysalter's brand
reviving the tradition of preparations made to our own receipt, our expanding drysalter's brand range includes products from our archives and new formulations developed by us, plus products made by selected partners
dyestuffs
dylon and jacquard idye poly: a full range of fabric dyes for natural and synthetic fibres
true to our heritage as a drysalter
hardware
a range of hardware sold loose, in the traditional way. picture hanging, plate display, hooks, fuses, if you only want one, you can buy just the one.
falcon enamelware
iconic falcon enamelware has been gracing british tables since 1920, and has never lost its appeal. from pie dishes to coffee pots we have a lovely selection to choose from
fireside
our fireside range includes grates, fireguards, fireside tools, black lead, and firelighters, including handmade soy wax pine cone firestarters from the1755collection. we have local hardwood logs, coal, and kindling
wild birds
take care of the wild birds in your area with our range of feeders and bird food. we sell bird food loose, in the tradition of a drysalter, so you only need to buy what you require. bulk quantities available.
pest control
pest solutions, from repelling and humane capture to poisons and traps. if you're troubled by mice, rats, wasps, moths, ants, spiders, carpet beetles, fleas, then we can help
nikwax
since 1977 nikwax has been leading the way with innovative waterproofing products for footwear, clothing and outdoor equipment.