I popped in to Mankim last week and the place was looking quite sparse. I had hoped someone may have taken over the business as a going concern. Shame that it's going. Also feel for the staff who have got to find another job.
Scograil in Ipswich has had a recent change with the European railways carrying on, but ownership of the British model railway division becoming Orwell Model Railways. Hope to pop and take a look at some point.
Visit to John Dutfield at Chelmsford today, confirmed they're alive and well. Love wandering around. Another one well worth a visit.
Really sparse these days in Essex/Suffolk for model shops, compared to some years ago.