A jeweller which has featured in Grimsby town centre for 154 years will soon close its doors for the final time.
G. Hewitt & Son was founded by George Hewitt selling jewellery and timepieces, and has been run by the same family for five generations.
Now, Jonathan Hewitt, the great-grandson of founder George Hewitt, has made the decision to retire and close the shop after 50 years at the helm.
He said: “We’ve had an astonishing run, 154 years is not a bad innings, is it? We were one of the first Rolex retailers in the UK, with our records showing Rolex sales as early as 1919. Fast forward to 2011 and G. Hewitt & Son briefly enjoyed one of the largest Rolex showrooms in the country.
“It’s been an absolute privilege to be part of, and also such an integral piece of Grimsby’s High Street history, but it is the right time for us to close the doors, knowing we are going out on a high.”
He added: “We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible team, both past and present, as well as to our loyal customers who have made it a joy to serve over the years.”
The milestone is being marked by a major sale, with up to 50% off all jewellery and up to 30% off watches. The sale begins when the shop next opens on Saturday 26th April.
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