Looking for a pair of shoes recently, I went into Stead & Simpson to discover that it is closing down. There is a petition in the shop against the closure, which I duly signed because this shop has been selling everyday shoes for as long as I can remember.
Another Wantage shoe shop that is closing is Geoffrey Bailey Shoes - scheduled to shut on 29th September. In the remaining few weeks, there are some bargains on offer and free morning coffee. This family shop has served the community for almost 110 years and it is really sad to see it disappear.
If both of these shops close in Wantage, local people are going to have to travel out of the town just to buy shoes, which will not be good news.
If both of these shops close in Wantage, local people are going to have to travel out of the town just to buy shoes, which will not be good news.
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