westernglory Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 The following has appeared on Facebook - It is with deep regret that we announce the closure of our Book & Model Shop in Manchester on 30 June. This is due to the expiry of the shop unit’s lease and failure of negotiations with the landlord to agree an acceptable rent. It is very sad news, but we would like to take this opportunity thank our staff and loyal customers in Manchester for their support over the past twenty-two years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted April 15, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2016 Damnation! I always like popping in on my way past - it is an ideal location just outside Piccadilly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 It's not like it was though when I worked in Manchester and unfortunately I tend to hit Piccadilly now at silly hours going out or coming back. Clearly the landlord wants a pound of flesh for all the works being done to the building. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Hope they find another location in Manchester I always pop in when I'm down there. I keep asking them to open one in Glasgow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJennings Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Not a lot I can say on this other than it is very sad news to hear and I for one wish all the staff affected in Manchester all the best for future. You will be dearly missed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 A repeat of what happened at Cardiff .They haven't opened at another location. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danemouth Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Exactly the same as happened to the Cardiff shop, which is still empty. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Think this is the last shop in the centre of Manchester selling model railway ( Hornby, Bachmann etc ). A sad loss to the city , one less reason to visit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I've visited a few times, always a few customers present. Quite a shame it's a well stocked shop. Brit15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendlerail Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Think this is the last shop in the centre of Manchester selling model railway ( Hornby, Bachmann etc ). A sad loss to the city , one less reason to visit. WH Smith in the Arndale still sell some Hornby stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 WH Smith in the Arndale still sell some Hornby stuff Poor by comparison ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.T.Ford Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 " but we would like to take this opportunity thank our staff" . My sympathies to the people who served you well and are now out of work. CAT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium D.Platt Posted April 15, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 15, 2016 Thats sad news hope they find /look for new premises it's a big city ,always enjoyed my visits very friendly and helpful staff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Bloody marvellous... The hobby in the North West of England has had some strange things happen of late. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy h Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 sad to here was always helpful and you could always ask for a call when a item you wanted came into stock. even when after a book i wanted last year was not in stock the lad went and got me the isbn number so i could track it down. the window display was always something to look at when passing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted April 16, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2016 That is a great shame; I wish the staff well in the summer. I have been in there a number of times, spent probably too much money, and managed to pick up a few things that had sold out elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted April 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17, 2016 I've been through Piccadilly dozens of times in the last few years without ever remembering that there's an Ian Allan right there; last time I did remember and after wandering around for a few minutes looking for it, popped in just before my train was due to leave. Friendly shop which will undoubtedly be missed by locals, as (as other has noted) we still miss our branch in Cardiff. I hope the branch in Birmingham is doing better; I've visited a few times in recent months and it seemed busy. Would be a shame to lose that one as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Closing down sale started this morning everything half price books models everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn-on-the-platform Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I've only been to this shop once and its an absolute treasure trove. I was planning a trip this summer to buy some of the books that I've always wanted. I can't see myself being able to get over there before the end of June though. I assume that they are not open on Sundays? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter749 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I've only been to this shop once and its an absolute treasure trove. I was planning a trip this summer to buy some of the books that I've always wanted. I can't see myself being able to get over there before the end of June though. I assume that they are not open on Sundays? No they don't open Sundays - Monday to Saturday till 5pm but the sale is on so if you are coming be quick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter749 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hope they find another location in Manchester I always pop in when I'm down there. I keep asking them to open one in Glasgow The manager told me there is no chance of another shop opening in Manchester as the rents are too high. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I shall use my bus pass tomorrow (valid on trains in Greater Manchester) to visit Ian Allans.shop. I'll let you know what I find. Sad it's closing though. Brit15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted May 16, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 16, 2016 Exactly the same as happened to the Cardiff shop, which is still empty. Dave Surely the landlords would have been better off with 100% of a smallish rent, rather than 0% of a bigger one? Unless the rumours of yuppy flats for the whole arcade have some substance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted May 16, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 16, 2016 That just leaves Waterloo & Birmingham, both very good shops but one suspects running retail booksellers is a pretty non-core activity now the great man has passed on. Their special offers are always worth a browse. Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danemouth Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Surely the landlords would have been better off with 100% of a smallish rent, rather than 0% of a bigger one? Unless the rumours of yuppy flats for the whole arcade have some substance? Tim, IIRC the valuation of a commercial property in the Landlord's Balance Sheet is based on a multiple of the rent for occupied property whereas a vacant property is based on a figure provided by a valuer. So the balance sheet of the Landlord could show a higher asset valuation if the property is vacant. Walked past the shop yesterday, still vacant but seems to be now split into smaller properties. Regards, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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