Old Bedlington Shops

[mercuryg]

What's happening - or rather what's NOT happening - with old Johnson's Shoe Shop on the Front Street? There seemed to be a lot of activity going on there a while back but now nothing!

The shop has been renovated and is up for let. A couple of years ago I looked into it on behalf of a friend who was looking at opening a retail outlet, and that spot was considered the best available. Upon enquiry we were told there was 'a lot of interest' and that there were many parties in line for rental; as a result, the rent went up in a matter of seconds from £12000p.a. to £14000p.a. We - and I suspect others - were not interested in getting into a bidding war. I suspect greed has made it a less interesting option.