Here's 25 pictures of popular store Woolworths when it was still found in the heart of Preston's shopping area on Fishergate

It’s been nearly 15 years since Woolworths closed in Preston.

By Naomi Moon

Published 11th Oct 2022, 07:58 BST

Updated 21st Sep 2023, 12:45 BST

The huge shop in Fishergate was Woolworths’ second UK store, and opened on February 5, 1910.

All UK stores closed in December 2008 or January 2009.

Many people will remember the mounds of pick ‘n’ mix sweets, but we’ve delved into the archives and found these gems which might bring back even more memories of Woolies shop.

Posters cover the windows telling of Woolworths' closing down sale in 2008

1. Woolworths through the years

Posters cover the windows telling of Woolworths' closing down sale in 2008 Photo: Donna Clifford

Empty shelves at the end of the very last trading day for Woolworths, which closed its Preston doors in 2008

2. Woolworth through the years

Empty shelves at the end of the very last trading day for Woolworths, which closed its Preston doors in 2008 Photo: Donna Clifford

Huge discounts on everything in store tried to lure last-minute shoppers into Woolworths before its closure in 2008

3. Woolworths through the years

Huge discounts on everything in store tried to lure last-minute shoppers into Woolworths before its closure in 2008 Photo: Becky Matthews

Back in the 70s this is the sign that would have greeted you as you walked into the shop on Fishergate

4. Woolworths through the years

Back in the 70s this is the sign that would have greeted you as you walked into the shop on Fishergate Photo: Archive

Preston Woolworths