Epping Town Council has expressed "great regret" over the closure of The Alexander Morgan Gallery on Epping High Street. Cllr Nigel Avey, deputy town mayor, said: "The Alexander Morgan Gallery has been a much loved place to buy original art, crafts and jewellery in the town. It is a great regret that the Gallery is closing. Owner and director Dee Alexander said: "When I started, I was running the gallery with both of my parents and the atmosphere was amazing. I feel we were accepted immediately by the people of Epping and after 28 years, many of our customers feel like family and friends."