Saturday 27th October 2001

The end of an era for Moseley

Vincents Fishmongers closes after 50 years business

Whilst the sun shone on another successful Farmers Market in Moseley today, only yards away saw the end of a long established Moseley business. Vincents Fishmongers is one of the last independant fishmongers left in Birmingham and closed today to make way for a new development, possibly Sainsburys.

Loyal customers were clearly upset with the news, since it was thought Vincents was merely to be relocated for the new development. However, Peter Vincent the owner was offered a financial sum for the remaining lease on his shop. Assistant manager, Chantel, who was hoping to take over the business is now looking at vacant shop units in Moseley, with the hope of starting her own fishmongers. We wish her the best of luck!

article: Martin Mullaney
photos: Terry Johnston