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More than 16,000 Pairs of Solar Eclipse Glasses Sold in Crazy Rush to Buy From Henlow Outlet

Crowds in Weymouth and Bridport lined up for hours on Tuesday to purchase eclipse glasses, causing stock to sell out within minutes at Howleys Toymaster.
John Bentley, Howleys Toymaster manager, ordered around 10,000 replacement glasses yesterday afternoon, dispatching staff to the Midlands to restock Dorset stores after the initial sell-out.
"It's been a massive disappointment," Bentley said, noting the shop could not meet demand; in Bridport, queues for the glasses stretched 150m before the shop opened.
Nothe Fort confirmed free public access for viewing the eclipse, while experts urge residents to use certified filters to avoid eye damage when viewing the event.
Eclipseando reports Weymouth expects 93.4 per cent sun coverage, with optimal viewing sites across Dorset including Golden Cap, Maiden Castle, Hardy Monument, and Chesil Beach.

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