The last independent greengrocers in Braintree has shut its doors.

The present tenant of Gowlings greengrocers, in High Street, has been forced to close his grocery business due to ill health.

Ann Anderson, manager of the neighbouring Cancer Research shop, said: "It's a shame to see the greengrocers go.

I think there's been one there for at least 15 years. I believe the last man had been there two or three years."

Estate agents Joscelyne Chase, said the shop is currently under offer and they have had several inquiries, including the possibility of reopening the shop as a greengrocers.

Published Tuesday November 5, 2002

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