It's the end of an era for Northampton market stall J Sweet's fashion - the family-run fashion stall is due to close in March after 75 years trading.

Jesse Sweet founded the women’s fashion stall in 1937 when he was 23 and at one time the business stretched to 10 stalls plus a shop in nearby Bradshaw Street. Jesse's brothers and sisters helped on the stalls back in the day and Jesse's son Howard has run the business for more than 30 years.  Howard has now decided to close the popular stall and take a well-earned retirement.

He said: “I am happy and sad about the closure. I will miss the people. I love my customers, I have lots of regulars and I really enjoy running it. I know my father would be devastated by the closure but I have to look forward to my future and my retirement."

We wish you a long and happy retirement Howard!