Henry Saker-Clark
13 May 2021, 5:01 pm
One of London’s oldest shops is to shut its doors for a final time after it said it was unable to pay its rent following the impact of the pandemic.
Arthur Beale on Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End is to close after 150 years in the location.
The company itself, which sells sailing equipment and accessories, was formed as John Buckinghams around 500 years ago.
The retailer is the latest to say its bricks and mortar business has been a casualty of the pandemic.
Arthur Beale said it will close the store on June 24 and has launched a clearance sale.