Shoppers have reacted with sadness and anger after The Original Factory Shop in Staple Hill announced that it is set to close down. The discount outlet on Broad Street is due to shut its doors for the last time on July 15, leaving a much-used store empty for the foreseeable future.
And when Bristol Live visited the high street this week, shoppers expressed frustration that such a popular destination will now disappear - with rumours on social media that it could be turned into a gym. Elaine Stephens, 76, said the closure is 'disgusting'.
"You've got one (gym) across the road and another one here in Staple Hill. We've got more charity shops than anything, we want some proper shops here."
