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05
Oct 2020
Masham dress shop closes after 40 years
After 40 years in Masham's market place, a women's clothing store has closed its doors for good after failing to find a buyer.
Through The Looking Glass, which was known for its womenswear and window displays, closed last week.
Owner Linda Burrows, said Through The Looking Glass had been a Masham institution for decades.
But she added potential buyers had lost interest since the coronavirus pandemic.
Ms Burrows took over the business in May 2007 and had hoped to sell prior to retirement.
But after closing the shop for three months during lockdown, the remaining stock was sold at discounted rates.
She said:
Ms Burrows plans to enjoy retirement with her husband and family.
She added:
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She suspects more shops will go online or be forced to close following the pandemic. She added:
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