A TEENAGE butcher has achieved his long-held ambition to open his own business.
Harvey Lawrence, 18, learned his trade from the late Tony Thompson, a popular butcher who died in October.
Mr Thompson's family, as reported, decided to close his store in Pelham Road and on Grimsby's Top Town Market.
But the renowned businessman has left a legacy – Harvey and another former employee, Tracy Grantham, have taken over the market stall, split it into two, and both opened their own firms. Harvey, of Macaulay Street, in Grimsby, is now the proud owner of HGT Meats and Co.
He said: "I learned the trade from Mr Thompson and ever since leaving school, my dream has been to have my own butchers.
"There are not many people at 18 who have their own butchers.
"I offer a wide range of meats, everything except poultry but I hope to have the licence for that soon.
"The stall was empty and I saw it as a golden opportunity to achieve one of my life goals.
"The second being to move to Australia!"
Tracy's Go Go Pizzas is on the next stall to Harvey, where Tony Thompson Butchers used to be.
She said: "We bought the fridges and equipment from the Thompson family and thought we would give it a go at starting our own businesses. Go Go Pizzas offers a range of cooked meats and salad as well as a make-your-own pizza selection, something which very few people offer."
The market is open every day from Tuesday, December 18 until Christmas.
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