Last post: Couple retire after manning Horham Post Office and Store for 57 years

A couple, who have been at the helm of Horham Post Office and Store for 57 years, have bode a fond farewell to customers.

David and Irene Spall, who took over the business in The Street in November 1967, closed the doors for the final time on Tuesday.

The pair said: “We have met lots of lovely people and made lots of friends.

“We really want to thank our customers for their long and loyal support over the past 57 years.

“We could not have done it without the help of our two assistants, Sheila Hawes and Tracey Peters.

“The time is now right for us to retire. This is the end of an era.”

The village shop and post office has been a vital lifeline for the community. During the pandemic, it continued to provide essential services, serving customers through a window and using a butterfly net to take payments.

Shervorne Page, area manager for Post Office Ltd, said: “I wish David and Irene Spall a well-earned retirement.”