Darth Vader actor David Prowse summoned up the force to help open the newly refurbished Croydon Carers charity shop.
He was joined by Croydon mayor Avril Slipper during the ceremony in the Katherine Street shop on January 7.
The store has been brought up to date with a new green paint job and furniture donated by Swedish superstore Ikea.
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