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Iconic Witney blanket shop set to close

R. N. Peace has been selling linen and bedding in Witney, Oxfordshire, for 70 years. But the founder's son has decided to close the premises and trade solely online, due to lack of footfall. The town has expressed its sadness. Â鶹Éç presenter and local resident, Sophie Law, went to hear some of Robert's memories of growing-up in the shop, taking over from his Dad and why he decided to close the business.

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