Norman Hargreaves was established in 1952 by husband and wife, Norman and Elizabeth Hargreaves. The couple moved from from Edinburgh to Bewick-upon-tweed with their son John to set up the store and create a family electrical business. John and proprietor Rhona now run the store and electrical business, with both sons and John, working as engineers for the company. John’s grandson is the fourth generation to work for the company.
The store on Bridge street in Berwick upon Tweed now sells a wide range of products, specialising in Miele, Dimplex and a varied of lighting.
So a very warm welcome from Norman Hargeaves Company. We endeavour to deliver the very best quality, in service and products to our customers from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon tyne, across Northumberland and the borders of England and Scotland.
Come to our shop or contact us online for advice. We will help in every way we can, from choosing your product, to design and fitting. Design services are available on request.
We have highly skilled engineers (Miele Certified Partners). We have NICEIC Electricians and have a safe contractor for our working practices.
For 65 years we have prided ourselves an excellent reputation in all areas of our work. In the shop we sell varied designs chosen with imagination, up to date and traditional. We have a wide range of Dimplex products including the Optimist and Indulgence range. This is only available through specialist dealers.
Miele, is an award-winning brand we are delighted to have worked with since they first came to the UK. Immer Besser (forever better) is their pledge. We have outstanding knowledge of their products having been regularly trained in all aspects of Miele from the very beginning. Technically we are the best.
We also stock Sebo vaccum cleaners in store (upright and cylinder). Outstanding product, which we also repair. People who have Sebo are loyal to Sebo.
Our shop also has a varied variety of kitchen appliances from Bosch to Dualit kettles and toasters to Delonghi coffee machines, Morphy Richards soup maker, ovens irons, breadmaker, hair dryers, and straighteners. For accessories, we have vacuum bags, small electrical items such as plugs, lamp holders, sockets and light bulbs, we have hundreds!
Our clients range from individuals to international companies, to farmers, hospitals, and schools.
We hope you enjoy visiting our new website and hopefully our store. If you do come along you will meet Harry our lovely springer spaniel, who is well trained and gentle.
Normans Hargreaves Company
Norman Hargreaves History
Norman would also work tirelessly in the temporary air fields which would spring up in an attempt to confuse the German enemies. His unit would lay out the runway in the dark and only when the planes grew closer would they turn the lights on to land.
After the War, Norman and his wife Elizabeth, better known as Betty moved from Edinburgh to Berwick upon Tweed with son John, who was just 4 at the time.
It was in 1952 that the couple opened the shop to the public. Norman would hop onto his bicycle which was fitted with a big basket at the front to deliver goods and repair products in the local area. The shop was a huge success and brought new electrical products to the people of Berwick after such a huge shortage during the war.
Our team at present
John loved school and so he wanted to further his education at Napier College where he studied Electronics. After only just one year, John’s father fell ill, so he left college and returned to Berwick to help his mother in the shop.
He later completed his apprenticeship and training in Ashington. Betty taught him accounting and Norman worked with John to give him an excellent understanding in electronics.
John’s passion for excellence took him in search of high quality appliances. It didn’t take him long to discover the world of Miele, new to the UK but well known for its quality in Europe.
From this point, Hargreaves have been Miele Dealers, selling, repairing and conditioning ever since. The company now stretches from Edinburgh to Bathgate, south into the Scottish Borders and further still into Northumberland, Durham and Darlington.
Norman Hargreaves is the only Premium Miele Partner from Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Northumberland and Newcastle.
She moved from London, leaving her Dance and Gymnastic business behind to develop the shop in Berwick.
Rhona is trained in contemporary dance, has a degree in art and a teaching diploma. Her love of art and design really shows when visiting the Norman Hargreaves store, the lighting, window displays and product choice is well thought out to suit nearly all homes out there.
Rhona is the life and soul of the shop and can answer nearly any questions about Miele or electrics.
Simon is a keen footballer, even scouted by Newcastle FC. He is now the chief Miele engineer and NICEIC approved.
Paul is now a full-time electrician with the company.
He now works full time for the company.
I love my work and the kindness and attention to detail that they provide their customers.
