Thanks for the heads up to our regular contributor, Tony Edwards, for highlighting the closure of the Tony Bowles carpet shop in Ferry Road. A long established local business which has traded successfully there for over 30 years, end of an era but, all good things must come to an end, so the saying goes, so the premises is now vacant, awaiting a new occupant.
A sign on the door confirms the business has closed and directs all enquiries to Mr Floor in Bexhill whom I contacted and they confirmed the business has closed due to retirement.
Another sign, this time on the outside of the building, advertises that the building is TO LET and with a phone number 01424 719753 for further information. Arrangements have been made to refurbish the exterior of the building and for interested parties, details of the property are available on Zoopla.
An interesting building in a highly visible location and I imagine it won't be too long before the sign changes to LET and another new business arrives in Rye, but let's see.
