AN independent gift shop has closed in Hereford after 18 years.

Off the Wall, situated in St Peters Street, near the Black & White House Museum, specialised in locally themed souvenirs, with cards and pictures featuring local views and artists. This included the river Wye, with the Old Bridge and cathedral in the background, and the Hereford Bull. 

Music themes presents, animal themed gifts, and old fashioned toys and board games were also available for people to buy. 

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However, the shop shut last Saturday (June 17) after a holding a closing down sale. 

A sign on its door says: "Thank you everyone. Off the Wall is now closed for day to day sales. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us over the last 18 years. 

"Goodbye and good luck from Ginny and Derek, and of course Zen xxx."

On its website, the company says that its online shop is closed during the current uncertainty, asking people to message them via its Facebook page, facebook.com/offthewallhereford with any queries.