It was the home of pick n mix, Ladybird children’s clothes and it’s where we all ventured for the new number one record in the charts or the latest release double album – on vinyl. Are the memories coming back? The main store was in Bank Hey Street with another branch in Talbot Road. They both succumbed to the demise of high street shopping – it was a big deal when they finally closed.
These pictures rewind to probably the most iconic lost store on the high street– and one which is guaranteed to evoke nostalgia.
7. Remembering Woolworths
Another photo of the original Woolworths on the corner of the promenade Photo: submit
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This was Woolworths in Victoria Road, Cleveleys in 1998 Photo: Mike Foster
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Winner of the Woolworths Cleveleys letter to Santa Competition was Michelle Preston who received £200 worth of gift vouchers from assistant manager Steve Rial in 1997 Photo: Martin Bostock
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Re-opening of the Woolworths store in Bank Hey Street, 2006. Layton Junior Under 8 football team members Charlie Henderson (left) and Mason Tyler help store manager Brian Heeler to cut the ribbon, watched by members the team and Woolworth's staff Photo: Martin Bostock
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Bob Boal at Woolworths Fleetwood branch, 1999. It was Woolworths 90th anniversary Photo: Bill Johnson
12. Remembering Woolworths
The Woolworths succumbed to a fire in November 1978 - fire engine at the scene in Bank Hey Street Photo: National World