The Walker Galleries has closed its shop on Montpellier Parade in Harrogate and moved its operations online.

Established in 1972, the family-run contemporary gallery is one of Harrogate’s premier art destinations.

It has a large number of 19th and 20th century English and European paintings and watercolours.

Managing director Ian Walker said the property was due to be renovated and stressed the gallery would continue to operate online and at art fairs.

Mr Walker said:

“We are continuing as a business, we are merely shutting down as a retail site. We have written to all our clients explaining the situation.”

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