Long-serving Hitchin store Tim's Art Supplies has closed down after 45 years of trading after moving to Letchworth.

The unit in Churchgate now stands empty, with the business now operating from Leys Avenue.

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The Comet contacted the business for comment, but is yet to receive a response.

Tim’s Art Supplies began trading in 1978, and despite the store being renamed Art & Craft Supplies when founder Tim moved on, the store retained its original name.

If you worked at Tim's Art Supplies and can tell us more about the future of the Hitchin business, email daniel.mountney@newsquest.co.uk.