THE Worcester branch of Russell & Bromley will close in mid-March.

A spokeswoman for the up-market shoe and handbag shop has confirmed the High Street store will close from Wednesday, March 18.

It opened in 1974 after the building's previous occupier, Steward's the chemists, closed down in January of that year.

The spokeswoman said: "I can confirm that the Worcester branch of Russell & Bromley is to close with effect from 18th March 2015."

Featuring an eye-catching four foot hanging boot sign outside its store, Russell and Bromley caters for men and women as well as children.

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