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THE OWNER of a Lerwick photography shop is enjoying the congratulations of fellow shopkeepers as he celebrates 40 years in business.
Alister Smith began working at R.W. Bayes photography and framing shop in 1979 and bought the shop, at 143 Commercial Street, on 1 June 1981.
After taking a week’s holiday, he returned to work with a new apprentice, Neil Anderson, joining him.
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The two have been a constant and familiar sight behind the shop counter ever since.
It is one of the last shops to retain a traditional counter-only service and remains busy despite recent challenges facing the retail sector.