1981

Where It All Began

Blandford Street, Sunderland

Harry Collinson and his wife Sandra opened the very first Collinsons workshop with a simple belief: every customer deserved honest advice, expert craftsmanship and personal service.

More than forty years later, those same values continue to guide everything we do.

1993

Growing Together

Waterloo Place

As the business evolved, son Harry Jnr and daughter Rachael helped expand Collinsons by introducing jewellery alongside the established watch and clock repair workshop.

It marked the beginning of a new era, welcoming even more customers into the Collinsons family.

2005

Making Room to Grow

Crowtree Road

The jewellery department moved into its own dedicated retail space on Crowtree Road, allowing both the workshop and jewellery collections to continue growing while remaining rooted in the same commitment to quality and service.

2015

The Next Generation

Family businesses continue because each generation brings something new.

Vicki and Lawrence joined Collinsons, working alongside Harry to build on decades of trusted craftsmanship while preparing the business for its next chapter.

2026

Bringing Everything Together

Nearly forty-five years after opening its first workshop, Collinsons began another exciting chapter.

Our workshop, jewellery collections and family heritage now come together under one roof, creating a welcoming home that reflects both our history and our future.

The same trusted workshop.

 

The same family values.

A beautiful new chapter.

Today

Our Story Continues

Every watch repaired.

Every engagement ring cleaned.

Every clock restored.

Every customer welcomed.

Every conversation shared across the counter.

You become part of our story, too.