While America is known for its big shopping complexes, the British love their small stores, run by families for generations. These shops feel more like part of the culture and when one of them sadly closes, it hurts a whole community.
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Today, we are looking at some of the most surprising British brands which closed their doors. These iconic stores were part of a legacy, one which sadly ended due to many reasons. Scroll down below and see why and how it happened.