Friday, September 26, 2014

Moss Bros spooked in Tonbridge....

Moss Bros, the men's outfitters, seem to have closed their doors for the last time in Tonbridge. Their shop next to The Chequers Inn was being cleared out the other day as I walked by so I asked one of the men working in there what was occurring. He simply said that the lease had ran out and that they'd opted not to renew it. By all accounts the decision was swift and they are relocating to Tunbridge Wells. Good opportunity for another business as it is a really lovely building what with its original Tudor beams and all. Apparently a café is being considered as one option but Tonbridge Blog is told that it's early days on that one. That would be a good use of the building I'd have thought. Just so long as customers don't mind the noises from the ghostly presence on the upper floor!...

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I bought a suit in what was Cobley's in 1968 for £60. I think that's about £900 in todays terms. Never went back.

Anonymous said...

Suits you Mr Books. What a great bookshop it would make, ghost and all.

Anonymous said...

Another hairdressers or charity shop, but I don't think it will be a butchers.

Outraged said...

Back in the 50's it was Aplins Cafe complete with open log fires it was nice. Only hope to god that it's not taken over by Starbucks or their ilk, (worst hot chocolate possible)!