BRADFORD fashion retailer Greenwoods has gone into liquidation, after more than a 150 years of businesses across the North of England.

The men’s fashion company was founded in Bradford in 1860, providing hats to the wool industry in the district.

It grew to have stores across the UK selling suits, shirts and jackets.

Greenwoods went into administration in September, and its old store in Godwin Street in the city centre closed shortly after, and its store in Keighley had already closed.

It was saved by Stockport-based Versatile International Trading in October, which kept 40 stores open and its head office transferred from Bradford to Manchester.

However, notes were posted in the windows of remaining stores which confirmed the stores will now be closed permanently.

The liquidation of the business is being handled by XL Business Solutions, based in Cleckheaton, and will result in the loss of more than 180 jobs.

XL Business Solutions could not be reached for comment.

The old Greenwoods store in Godwin Street remains shut, but signs in the window state a new fashion outlet called Perfect Fit will be opening in the near future.

However, Greenwoods’ website is still operational.