Secondhand bookshop in Much Wenlock up for sale as owners look to retire after 22 years

A business selling secondhand books and music in Much Wenlock has gone up for sale as the owners look towards a new chapter.

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Secondhand book and music business, Much More Books and Much More Music in Much Wenlock has gone up for sale. 

The business, which trades out of a store on the town's high street, has been trading for almost 22 years under the care of the same family. 

Posting on social media, a spokesperson for the store said it was a "retirement sale" and a "dawn of another era".

They said: "It’s now time to hand over the reins to another owner. The rumours are true, our shop is up for sale.

Much More Books, Much Wenlock, is up for sale. Photo: Zoopla
Much More Books, Much Wenlock, is up for sale. Photo: Zoopla/Blacks Business Brokers

"We’ve met a lot of lovely folk over the years, and we can only thank you for your continued support."

A spokesperson for the brokers said the business, with an "extensive online presence", was situated in a "prime tourist location".

According to the listing, the business has an annual turnover of £70,591 with a gross profit of £58,346. 

The leasehold is being sold by Blacks Business Brokers for £39,995. The listing is available to view online at: zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/commercial/details/69650020

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