It's over dramatic journalism. A well known and loved shop is closing and a popular exhibition is stopping.
But the hobby is alive and well and not in any danger.
In my case the last I will receive will probably be my pre order CIE Genesis coaches.
Two days ago I purchased a pre owned Wrenn 2-6-4T in LMS maroon and a Hornby Dublo 0-6-2T repainted in BR green with "British Railways" lettering.
My first Hattons purchase in the 1960s was Hornby Dublo so I felt it fitting that my last purchase would also be Hornby Dublo.
Thank You Hattons.
They say all good things come to an end but I never thought that would happen to Hattons.
I have shopped with Hattons mail order since the late 1960s, and my Father before that since 1957. My first visit to the shop was in August or September 1973 when I purchased a pre owned Hornby LNER teak coach.
Sorry to hear you are closing and thank you for being there and for your help over the decades.
Colin