What a joy it was to be back in Stockton-on-Tees searching for stationery!

The high street had barely changed in 40 years. I loved the old-fashioned 1970s shop frontages. I hoped with all my heart that Dressers still be there in Dovecote Street. Then a sense of dread crept over me. What were the odds that it had been forced out of existence by Paperchase?