Legendary Marlow barber Richard Silver is shutting his shop after an impressive 54 years in business.

Mr Silver, who opened his well-loved barber shop on Station Road on May 16, 1966, is sadly keeping his business shut after lockdown - partly due to the impact of coronavirus, but also because of personal health issues.

The barber said he could no longer sustain his business with four months out of work but still having to pay business rates and rent and thanked his customers past and present for their support over the years.

The born and bred Marlow resident - who has manned the shop by himself since the early 70s - has welcomed a number of famous faces through his doors over the years including regular customer Tom Chambers who once dubbed his haircuts the best in the “town, century and world”.

Marlow residents said it was a "sad day" for the town, with many calling for official recognition for the barber.