One of the 'oldest' shops in Bristol has been forced to shutter its doors after 160 due to the crippling effects of soaring bills.
WH Mogford & Son, tucked away in Westbury-on-Trym high street, has been a traditional hardware store since 1860s.
And even in the two decades before its becoming a tool shop, it served as an ironmongers.
But now, the time to close its doors for the final time has come around with its owner Paul Gillam making a saddening announcement to reeling customers this week.
Taking to Facebook, Mr Gillam, who has spent the last 30 years working in the shop, announced the store's 'long history' would be coming to an end.
