End of a beautiful 50 year era as Malcolm's Musicland in Chorley permanently closes
A record store that served the Chorley community and further afield for over half a century has closed.
Updating the store’s Facebook profile pic with a picture of the late Malcolm Allen a spokesperson for Malcolm’s Musicland said that the business that has served the Chorley community had closed.
Alongside Malcolm were his beloved records and writing etched above the image that sadly reads “Permanently Closed”.
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A reason has not been given for the decision to close ahead of Christmas, but much loved owner Malcolm Allen, who ran Malcolm’s Musicland for over 50 years offering a friendly chat and a supportive ear to all who entered, sadly passed away in July after a decade-long battle with prostate cancer.
Hundreds attended his funeral including Sir Lindsay Hoyle who said at the time that “Chorley had lost a local icon and he will be missed by many”.
Upon hearing the news that the store had closed, many flooded the Facebook page’s comments.
One person said that “a visit to Chorley will never be the same”, while another added that Malcom was “missed every day”.