There are certain stores that hold unique nostalgic memories for those that grew up when the high street was still king.
While many of us can remember being reluctantly dragged around iconic shops such as C&A, BHS, Littlewoods and Debenhams as kids, it’s Woolworths that holds a very special place in all our hearts.
From enjoying the pick ‘n’ mix as a youngster, to spending your hard-earned pocket money on a cassette or CD, here we step back inside Woolworths in Preston, Chorley and Lancaster to relive it once more.
9. Remembering Woolworths
The famous sweat counter in Woolworths; Fishergate store in Preston during 1949. April 25, 1949 was the 'official' end of sweet rationing, however they remained in relatively short supply for a number of years afterwards. Sweet rationing was implemented in 1942. | National World
10. Shoopers eager to spend their money in Woolworths on Fishergate, Preston during the 60s Photo: Archive
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PLEASE ARCHIVE Ken Morley with Elsie Sutton at the opening of Woolworths in Chorley
12. Woolworths through the years
The last few days and closing down sale at Woolworths on Fishergate in Preston