Banks Musicroom has been in business in York since 1756One rival music shop described the closure as "awful news"A music shop, believed to be the oldest in the UK, is to close after more than 260 years, citing "challenging market conditions".The three-storey shop sells instruments and accessories as well as sheet music.
In a statement, the shop's owners Hal Leonard Europe said it was closing the Lendal shop and six other UK branches to concentrate on online sales.
WOW! That is an awesome run!
I bought a bass guitar from here, once, and several packs of strings over the years. It’s so sad to see this shop close. The way the high street is being treated is disgusting!
This is what Government’s shit running of last 3 years is doing to all businesses!