Much-loved village butcher's shop to return under new family-run ownership
East Runton Butchery first opened its doors in the 1950s but closed in 2023 after the retirement of its long-standing owner, Brian Hodgett.
Mr Hodgett when it closed in 2023 (Image: Barbara Emery)
A picture of the East Runton Butchers in 1990 (Image: Michael Bayle)
Now, two years on, 39-year-old Michael Bayle, who learned the trade under one of the original founders, is preparing to restore it to its former glory.
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