Gills Ironmongers opened in 1530 closed in 2010

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Gills in Oxford the country's oldest hardware on the day it announces it's closure Originally opened in 1530 the company blames falling trade and increasing rents, in particular the out of town B&Q's and internet Screwfix. After the closure of Gill's there will be no hardware stores left in the town.

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Location: Oxford UK
Photo credit: © adrian arbib / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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