Middlesbrough trader Ray Hill has opened a new store in Dundas Indoor Market, where he offers a range of film and music in their many formats.
Five years ago, Ray found out he had cancer in his liver and bowel, and had two major operations, one removing two-thirds of his liver, as well as undergoing six months of chemotherapy.
His illness also meant Ray had to give up his job as a self-employed removal and delivery driver, which he had been doing for the previous two decades, and he could not work for two years.
Ray remarked: “The treatment wasn’t too bad really. The main thing is I’m fine now.” He has a collection of thousands of films and records and began selling them at The Shambles Market Hall in Stockton.
He has now moved to Middlesbrough and is confident that music fans’ rediscovered love of vinyl will bear fruit.
Ray continued: “The records have been the most popular. People have come back to them. I don’t know whether it’s the sound or the pictures on the cover or whether they prefer something physical rather than a download.”
Collectors can choose from a range of classic albums and singles from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Ray’s records largely consist of pop and rock, with artists ranging from Elvis to ABBA, Bob Dylan to Queen.
He added: “What’s on display is just a fraction of what I’ve got. If people can’t find what they’re looking for, there’s a good chance I’ll have it at home.”
Ray is one of a number of new traders at Dundas Indoor Market. He joins the S & J Sugar Cave sweet shop, PM Toys and Collectables, Simply Babywear, and Inspired Photography Services.
Market manager David Harris said: “They offer something different from the High Street and an opportunity to buy a really personal present. Coming here you are also supporting your local independent traders who we all want to do well.”
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What an inspiring new chapter for Ray Hill—opening a record shop in Dundas Indoor Market after major liver and bowel surgery and six months of chemotherapy shows remarkable determination. His collection of film and music in different formats sounds well worth exploring.
Ray’s determination is inspiring—after two major operations and six months of chemotherapy, opening a record shop at Dundas Indoor Market is a remarkable new chapter. The range of film and music formats sounds like a fitting way to share his passion with the community.
Ray’s determination is inspiring—after two major operations and six months of chemotherapy, opening a record shop at Dundas Indoor Market is a remarkable new chapter. It’s great to see his passion for film and music helping him rebuild his working life.
Ray’s recovery is remarkable, especially after major liver surgery and six months of chemotherapy. It’s inspiring to see him turn such a difficult experience into a fresh start by opening a film and music shop at Dundas Indoor Market.
Ray’s determination is inspiring—after major liver and bowel operations and six months of chemotherapy, opening a record shop at Dundas Indoor Market is a remarkable new chapter. It’s great to see his passion for film and music helping him build a fresh future.
Ray’s determination is inspiring—after major liver and bowel surgery and six months of chemotherapy, opening a record shop in Dundas Indoor Market is a remarkable new chapter. It’s great to see his passion for film and music helping him build a fresh business after giving up his removal and delivery driving work.
Ray’s determination is inspiring—after major liver and bowel surgery and six months of chemotherapy, opening a record shop at Dundas Indoor Market is a remarkable new chapter. It’s great to see his passion for film and music helping shape a fresh start.
Ray’s determination is inspiring—after two major operations, including having two-thirds of his liver removed, opening a record shop at Dundas Indoor Market is a remarkable new chapter. His collection of film and music formats sounds like a great fit for the local community.
Ray’s determination is inspiring—after two major operations and six months of chemotherapy, opening a record shop in Dundas Indoor Market is a remarkable new chapter. It’s great to see him turning his passion for film and music into a fresh opportunity.
Ray’s determination is inspiring—after major liver and bowel surgery and six months of chemotherapy, opening a record shop at Dundas Indoor Market is a remarkable new chapter. It’s great to see his passion for film and music helping shape a fresh start.
Ray’s determination is inspiring—after major liver and bowel operations and six months of chemotherapy, opening a record shop at Dundas Indoor Market is an incredible new chapter. His range of film and music formats sounds like a great fit for collectors in Middlesbrough.
Ray’s recovery is remarkable, and it’s inspiring to see him turn such a difficult chapter into a new opportunity at Dundas Indoor Market. A shop offering films and music in so many formats sounds like a brilliant fit for his passion and experience.
Ray’s resilience is remarkable—after two major operations and six months of chemotherapy, opening a record shop at Dundas Indoor Market is an inspiring new chapter. The range of film and music formats sounds like a wonderful way to share his passion with the community.
Ray’s story is inspiring, especially how he turned such a difficult recovery into a fresh start by opening a film and music record shop at Dundas Indoor Market. After two major operations and six months of chemotherapy, building a new business around his passion shows remarkable determination.
Ray’s determination is inspiring—after two major operations and six months of chemotherapy, opening a record shop at Dundas Indoor Market is an incredible new chapter. The variety of film and music formats sounds like a great way to share his passion with the local community.
Ray’s decision to open a record shop at Dundas Indoor Market after major liver and bowel operations is genuinely inspiring. It’s great to see him turn his passion for film and music into a new chapter after leaving his removal and delivery work behind.
It’s inspiring to see Ray turn such a difficult chapter into a new beginning with his record shop at Dundas Indoor Market. After major liver and bowel surgery and six months of chemotherapy, building a business around his love of film and music is a remarkable achievement.
Opening a record shop after surviving cancer is the kind of resilience that deserves to be shouted about. Physical media is quietly making a comeback, and small markets like Dundas Indoor Market are exactly the right home for a shop like Ray’s.
Ray’s determination is remarkable—after major liver and bowel surgery and six months of chemotherapy, opening a record shop at Dundas Indoor Market is a wonderful new chapter. It’s great to see his passion for film and music helping shape a fresh career after such a difficult time.
Ray’s determination is inspiring—after two major operations, including the removal of two-thirds of his liver, opening a record shop at Dundas Indoor Market is a remarkable new chapter. The mix of film and music in different formats sounds like a great fit for the market.
Ray’s determination is inspiring—after two major operations, six months of chemotherapy and losing his delivery business, opening a film and music shop at Dundas Indoor Market is a remarkable new chapter. The range of formats sounds like a great fit for Middlesbrough’s collectors.
Ray’s resilience is remarkable—after two major operations and six months of chemotherapy, opening a record shop at Dundas Indoor Market is a wonderful new chapter. The range of film and music in different formats sounds like a great fit for collectors in Middlesbrough.
What an inspiring comeback—after two major operations and six months of chemotherapy, it’s great to see Ray turning his passion for film and music into a new record shop at Dundas Indoor Market.