The iconic Morleys Tooting department store, which has been in continuous operation since 1900 in London, has announced that it will cease operations.. This news shocked regular customers and buyers of the department store, reports the British publication Metro.

The owners of the London department store said in a statement on Instagram that it was a " The owners also announced the start of a huge sale for everyone from January 6 to January 9.

“Come in, say hi and we’ll have a better time,” the owners said in a statement, adding that a range of items will be discounted for all customers who visit the establishment between January 6 and January 9 inclusive.

Users on social networks were shocked by the announcement. Many admit they can't believe the iconic Morleys Tooting will be closing its doors forever.

\! My parents and I shopped here for years! This is a wonderful store, and it’s a shame that they are closing it too,” one user wrote.

The second author says that the main problem of the chain was that gradually one establishment after another is closing, and this is “an outright shame for the owners”. A third added that Morley's has always been distinguished by its special attitude towards customers, orders and the atmosphere itself.

\! Where else will I buy as easily and naturally? "

The media writes that the store began operating as a place to sell goods and household goods in 1900. It was owned by tailor John Smith until 1955, when it was acquired by the Morley's department store chain..

In October 2024, it became known that the building housing the legendary department store was acquired by an unknown owner who plans to carry out reconstruction.

It is not yet known where this establishment will move and whether it will resume its work after reconstruction work.

Previously, Focus wrote how a crowd of people “robbed” a store at the owner’s request. People burst into the store, destroying everything in their path, and one man was well prepared for the “robbery” because he came with a bicycle helmet and backpacks.

It was also reported that the store has not sold a single product since 1970. The store still contains brands such as Guinness, Rowntree's and Princes Salmon, and is now a successful museum..