Family-run opticians ‘soldiers through’ blaze

A fire destroyed the family-owned store, the Optical Gallery, based in King Street, Twickenham, on March 19.

The three Antoniades brothers; Antonio, Marios and Nico, qualified dispensing opticians and business partners, are still in ‘shock’ and told the Richmond and Twickenham Times: ‘Only materialistic things were damaged and thankfully nobody was injured.’

Supplies and eye exams have been moved to their Chessington store, and all staff and clients have been made aware of the situation.

Marios said the community’s support has been ‘truly strengthening’: ‘This knock back will not bring us down. We love our community, and intend to soldier through.’