The man who has taken over Reed’s hardware shop in Wantage has returned to the town where he grew up.
Ian Mead, 48, was born in Wantage, went to Charlton County Primary and Icknield School, but has since moved to Northampton.
He has taken over from Trevor and Gill Reed, who ran the shop since they opened it in 1972.
After recently taking early retirement from his job in the construction industry, he decided he wanted to run a business.
Mr Mead said: “This is an opportunity to come back to Wantage and build on something successful.”
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