Tributes pour in after death of much-loved butcher who worked until the age of 87
An Oswestry butcher who was still working in the family shop at the age of 87 has passed away.
Mo Battams began his career at the age of 13 and continued in the trade for 74 years - with a three year break when he was called into army.
Tributes have poured in following the announcement that he passed away peacefully on Wednesday.
M Battams Butchers in Beatrice Street was originally owned by George Roberts in 1858, and Mo/Maurice Battams began working there in 1947 at the age of 13.
Son, Kevin said: "He worked in the shop until he was 18 when he was called into the army in 1952 returning in 1955."
