York music store to close after 267 years in business

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York music store to close after 267 years in business
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Banks Musicroom has been in business in York since 1756. The music shop, believed to be the oldest in the UK, said it will close due to 'challenging market conditions'. Read more here: (📷 Google)

Banks Musicroom has been in business in York since 1756One rival music shop described the closure as "awful news"A music shop, believed to be the oldest in the UK, is to close after more than 260 years, citing "challenging market conditions".The three-storey shop sells instruments and accessories as well as sheet music.

In a statement, the shop's owners Hal Leonard Europe said it was closing the Lendal shop and six other UK branches to concentrate on online sales.

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