Having ordered some samples of wallpaper on July 18th, sadly haven't recieved them on August 3rd. Spoke with a sales person a week ago who assured me they were being dispatched that day, spoke to same... See more
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Efficient and reactive, the customer services team helped me enormously with my order of the Grande oak fireplace surround. When we hit a snag due to a structural issue with the frame, they sorted out... See more
Ordered special radiator and valves. Emma the owner was very helpful. Gave some useful advice when ordering about valve sizing and order times. When a wooden radiator valve handle was fou... See more
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Great experience working with Emma at Victorian Emporium for the first time. We required cast iron radiator samples complete with valves, stays etc and she put everything together. Costs inclu... See more
Company details
- Home Improvement Store
- Decoration and Interior Design Store
- Do-it-Yourself Shop
- Flooring Store
- Lighting Store
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Victorian style renovation store - we are a family run online store providing a full range of products for your Victorian home - with in-depth knowledge of Victorian products. Our online store dedicated to the restoration and renovation of Victorian and period properties. We offer a wide range of hard-to-find products, including decorative wooden mouldings, cast iron gates and railings, period style lighting, stair runner carpets, Victorian cast iron radiators, and ironmongery.
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133 Stoke Road, LU7 2SR, Linslade, United Kingdom
- 01525 750333
- sales@thevictorianemporium.com
- www.thevictorianemporium.com
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Timber delivered to the wrong address
Timber delivered to the wrong address, not even in the same village. The woman I spoke to at TVE didn’t believe me!!! She had no empathy at all. I had to cancel my carpenter, as we could not get the long timber in any car. They really were very unsympathetic and very unhelpful. Not sure of the exact date, I’ve tried to forget the ghastly experience! 🤬
July 17, 2025
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Hi Bonnie,
We're very sorry to hear how upsetting this experience was for you. We completely understand how frustrating it must have been to have your timber delivered to the wrong address, and the disruption it caused to your plans.
As a small business, we rely heavily on the courier services we use to deliver our products safely and on time. In this case, the delivery error was made by the courier, and while we did everything we could to resolve it quickly - including chasing them daily for updates - we regret that the process took longer than it should have.
We appreciate how stressful this must have been, especially with your carpenter booked and unable to proceed. We're also sorry if our communication felt unsympathetic at any point - that was certainly not our intention.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re reviewing how we handle courier issues to ensure future situations are managed with greater care and clarity.
Best wishes,
The Victorian Emporium
As the mirror I purchased is not in…
As the mirror I purchased is not in stock and has been discontinued you have refunded me. This item should have been removed from your website.
Emma was most efficient so full marks to her.
August 28, 2025
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Dear Madelaine,
Thank you for your feedback, Madelaine. We're genuinely sorry that the mirror you ordered was no longer available - it's always disappointing when an item turns out to be discontinued, and you're absolutely right that it should have been removed from the website sooner. We're reviewing our internal processes to help prevent this from happening again.
We're very glad to hear that Emma was able to assist you efficiently- she’ll be thrilled to receive your kind words. While we regret that your overall experience didn’t reflect the standards we aim for, we do appreciate you taking the time to share it. If you feel that Emma’s service helped balance out the inconvenience, we’d kindly ask you to consider updating your star rating to reflect that. It makes a real difference to small businesses like ours.
Your comments help us improve, and we hope we’ll have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
Warm regards,
The Victorian Emporium Team
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Thank you so much for the 5-star review!
If there's ever anything more we can do, we're just a message away.
Warm regards,
The Victorian Emporium
Good service
Good service, would have been 5 star if information regarding how much wallpaper paste is needed per roll was given on the website.
July 17, 2025
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Thank you for your kind review—we’re glad to hear you were happy with the service overall.
We really appreciate your suggestion regarding wallpaper paste quantities. That’s a helpful detail, and we agree it would make planning easier for customers. We’ll look into adding clearer guidance on this to our product pages to improve the experience.
Thanks again for your feedback - it helps us get better.
Kind regards,
The Victorian Emporium
Samples were ordered & acknowledged…
Samples were ordered & acknowledged 27th May but arrived Thursday 24th July!!
So too late I've ordered elsewhere and they've lost business. Very poor service.
July 24, 2025
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
We're truly sorry for the delay in getting your samples to you. Unfortunately, both we and the manufacturer were out of stock at the time of your request, which led to a much longer wait than expected. Regrettably, we also failed to notify you about the delay, which we fully acknowledge was a mistake on our part.
We understand how disappointing this must have been - especially as it meant you had to source your items elsewhere. We’re reviewing our communication processes to ensure that future customers are kept better informed in similar situations.
Thank you for your feedback, and again, our sincere apologies.
Order still hasn’t arrived after 6 weeks
We placed an order for trims on 17th June, it’s now 23rd July and it still hasn’t arrived. We have had multiple excuses and lies. I spoke to the person in the office who literally shouted down the phone at me about my review. She told me that the order was dispatched on Monday, however I then received a call from the company who manufactured who told me the item would be dispatched tonight. I’d rather buy direct from the manufacturers than ever buy from Victorian emporium again
July 23, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Dear Marcia,
We're genuinely sorry for the delay in fulfilling your order. Unfortunately, production took significantly longer than anticipated due to stock shortages at the time of purchase. We understand how frustrating this must have been, and we regret the inconvenience caused.
Your order was dispatched two days ago and should be arriving imminently. Throughout this process, we've responded promptly to both your and your partner’s calls and emails, aiming to keep you informed at every stage. We appreciate your continued engagement with us, and we hope that reflects our commitment to resolving issues rather than misleading customers.
We also note that this is your fourth order with us since 2022, which we take as a sign of trust in our products and service. We're disappointed that your experience this time has led to such strong feelings, and we’ll be reviewing the communication around this order to ensure it’s handled better in future.
Thank you again for your feedback, and sincere apologies once more.
superbly helpful
Emma was superbly helpful. The fabric swatch I ordered took a long time to turn up but this was down to their suppliers and she kept me updated with its progress and assured me once the suppliers had it back in stock it would be order.
Very helpful and great stuff on their website.
June 4, 2025
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Thank you so much for your lovely review—I'm really glad I could help, even though the swatch took longer than expected to arrive. I completely understand how frustrating that wait must have been, and I appreciate your patience while we chased things up with the supplier.
It’s great to hear you enjoyed browsing our website too! If you ever need help with anything else, I’m just an email or call away.
Thanks again for your kind words - it means a lot.
Warm regards,
Emma
The Victorian Emporium
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Hi,
We're sorry to hear your order didn’t arrive as quickly as you’d hoped, and that one of the tiles was damaged in transit. Had you contacted us with a photo of the broken tile, we would have replaced it free of charge, in line with our policy.
We always encourage customers to report any damage promptly so we can resolve it without delay.
Kind regards
Why is shipping SOOOO expensive?
Why is shipping SOOOO expensive?! £50 for some trim
May 31, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Thanks for your feedback. We completely understand that £50 can feel steep for delivery, especially for smaller items. The cost is set by the courier for long items over 2.2m, which require special handling and transport - this applies to trims up to 6m in length. We don’t add any markup to delivery charges; customers pay exactly what we’re charged.
If you're able to accept shorter lengths under 2m, we’re happy to offer a reduced delivery rate. We always aim to be transparent about these options on our website and during checkout.
We appreciate your comments and hope this helps clarify things.
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Thank you for your review—we’re really pleased to hear your order arrived promptly and that you found it good value. We always aim to offer both efficiency and quality, so it’s great to know that came through.
Looking forward to helping with any future projects you may have.
Kind regards,
The Victorian Emporium
Fast delivery of samples
Helpful guidance provided by phone. Samples available and arrived v quickly
May 16, 2025
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Thank you so much for your kind review. We're delighted to hear the samples reached you quickly and that our team was able to provide helpful guidance over the phone. We always aim to make the process smooth and informative, so it's lovely to know that came through.
If you need any further assistance or advice, we're always happy to help.
Kind regards,
The Victorian Emporium
Very impressed
Very impressed by the quick delivery and choice provided. Will definitely be using them again.
April 30, 2025
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Thank you so much for your kind words—we’re thrilled to hear you were impressed with both the speed of delivery and the range of products available. It’s always wonderful to know we’ve made a positive impact, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
Kind regards,
The Victorian Emporium
It takes too long
It takes too long. It’s been nearly a month. I have not heard anything about my order very unhappy.
April 16, 2025
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Hi Homer,
Thank you for your feedback, and we're genuinely sorry to hear you're unhappy with the wait.
We did send an email on April 15th regarding your order, but it’s possible it may have landed in your spam or junk folder. Please advise your order number so we can have a look into this.
Many of our items are made to order, with lead times that can extend up to 12 weeks—particularly for bespoke products like carpets, lighting, lamp posts, and radiators. We understand this isn’t ideal, and we’re working to improve communication around these timelines.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out directly if you need any further assistance. We’d love the opportunity to resolve this and restore your confidence in us.
Kind regards,
The Victorian Emporium
Incredibly slow.
Great range of quality products. The first time I ordered a sample weeks later when I queried why it was taking so long, I was then told its was not available. Second sample I am still waiting. Takes for ever. Once I do get sample, will be shopping around.
April 24, 2025
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Dear Customer,
Thank you for sharing your feedback—we truly appreciate you taking the time to do so.
We’re sorry that your first sample was unavailable, and we completely understand how frustrating the delay must have been. As for your second sample, this was dispatched the very next day after your order. If you haven’t received it yet, please do let us know, and we’ll be happy to look into it for you.
At The Victorian Emporium, we take great pride in offering a wide range of quality products and ensuring our customers receive the best possible service. If there’s anything else we can assist with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best regards,
The Victorian Emporium
We have purchased several items over…
We have purchased several items over the past few years and each time the products have arrived on time and in perfect condition. Recently we received a delivery, which was stored prior to use. Eventually we came to use the products and found we were short. We subsequently contacted TVE and said that even though the delivery note said the correct quantity we may not have received all of the items. TVE checked there despatch records and straight away identified that they had indeed not sent all of the goods. This honesty was greatly appreciated as they could quite easily have said that all goods had been despatched and we would have ordered additional items assuming we had misplaced them.
April 17, 2025
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Dear Mark,
Thank you for sharing your experience—we’re truly grateful for your continued support of The Victorian Emporium over the years.
It’s wonderful to hear that your orders have always arrived promptly and in perfect condition, and we’re glad we could resolve this particular issue swiftly and honestly. Integrity is at the heart of how we do business, and we appreciate your recognition of that.
Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and we’re delighted to have been of service. If there’s anything else we can do to assist, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best regards,
The Victorian Emporium
3 inch tall slips
Many, if not most Victorian bricks are 3 inches (75mm) tall. Surprisingly this is one of the few companies selling 3 inch bricks!!
So thus warrents 5 stares. Shame on all the other slip sellers.
April 16, 2025
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Hi Terry,
Thank you ever so much for your glowing review! We’re delighted to hear that you appreciate our range of authentic 3-inch Victorian bricks—preserving traditional craftsmanship is something we take great pride in.
Your kind words and five-star rating truly mean a lot to us. It’s brilliant to know we’ve been able to provide exactly what you were looking for. If there’s anything else we can do to assist, do let us know—we’d be more than happy to help.
Thanks again for your support!
Kind regards,
The Victorian Emporium
Excellent service
April 9, 2025
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Thank you so much for your review!
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we look forward to helping with any future projects you may have.
Kind regards,
The Victorian Emporium
Beautiful tiles!
We were really pleased with the excellent quality of the products from Victorian Emporium as well as the very polite and helpful customer service.
Lovely tiles and a huge selection of patterns you won’t find commonly at all. We have had many compliments on our garden path tiling. Thanks!
February 12, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Thank you so much for your kind words - we’re delighted to hear how pleased you are with both the quality of our tiles and the service you received. It’s wonderful that your garden path has become a talking point, and we’re thrilled our unique patterns helped make it special.
Warm regards,
The Victorian Emporium
Purchase of radiators
Helpful and professional when you phone with a query.
Always delivers in a timely manner and updates regularly. Quality of radiators are amazing. Good webpage.
We are throughly impressed with our purchases and used the company 3 times now.
March 11, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Thank you for your continued support and kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear you've been impressed with both our radiators and service across multiple purchases. It’s great to know that our website made your experience smooth. We truly appreciate your loyalty!
Warm regards,
The Victorian Emporium
A very interesting and useful website…
A very interesting and useful website for victorian items. Easy to order and prompt delivery.
February 3, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from The Victorian Emporium
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased you found our website both interesting and easy to use, and that your order arrived promptly. It’s always rewarding to hear when our products and service hit the mark.
Warm regards,
The Victorian Emporium
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