Customers say farewell to Oatcake shop
Customers have been bringing flowers and cards to the owners of the world's last traditional oatcake shop on its final day of business.
Last oatcake shop to close
The world's last traditional oatcake shop will finally close today as a regeneration scheme gets underway.
Last traditional oatkcakes served in Stoke-on-Trent
The world's only surviving traditional oatcake shop in Stoke-on-Trent is to close.
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Traditional Oatcake shop in Stoke has closed
There were tearful scenes in Stoke-on-Trent today as the world's last traditional oatcake shop closed for business. The Hole in the Wall, which has been running since the 1920s, is being knocked down as part of a council regeneration scheme.
Owner of traditional Oatcake Shop in Stoke feels heartfelt
Owner of Hole in the Wall Glen Fowler has been serving customers from his traditional Oatcake shop in Stoke since1982.
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Customers say farewell to Oatcake shop
by Peter Bearne
Customers have been bringing flowers and cards to the owners of the world's last traditional oatcake shop on its final day of business.
Read the full storyQueue outside traditional Oatcake shop closing today
This is the queue outside the traditional Oatcake shop in Staffordshire which is closing today. Hole in the Wall has been in business for the past 30 years.
Last oatcake shop to close
by Marcus Bennett
The world's last traditional oatcake shop will finally close today as a regeneration scheme gets underway.
Read the full storyCouncil response on Oatcake shop
Councillor Ruth Rosenau, Stoke-on-Trent City Council cabinet member for regeneration, said:
– Councillor Ruth Rosenau, Stoke-on-Trent City CouncilThe original properties were coming to the end of their lifespan after more than 100 years of occupation and detailed reports showed many to be unsuitable for modern day requirements.As part of the plans alternative premises were offered to the oatcake business even looking at designing a brand new Hole in the Wall shop. However, the current owner has decided to take a much earned retirement after over 25 years serving the local community.
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Last traditional oatkcakes served in Stoke-on-Trent
by Chris Halpin
The world's only surviving traditional oatcake shop in Stoke-on-Trent is to close.
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