There was something for everyone at Woolworths stores, which were found on High Streets in towns and cities throughout England and Wales.
Affectionately known as “Woolies”, these stores were like Aladdin’s Cave. They stocked a wide range of goods that attracted customers of all ages who came from all walks of life. Among the things you could buy were toys and games, chocolate and sweets, pop records, portable radios, car accessories, household paint, stationery and stamps, electric fires, fan heaters, garden furniture and plants.
Everyone who shopped at Woolworths will have memories of their local store. If you and your family shopped at “Woolies” in Newcastle-under-Lyme, please share your memories with us and tell us the things you bought.
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96 High Street (formerly Penkhull Street), Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs ST5 1QF
The 300th Woolworths store opened in 1928 on Penkhull Street in a timber-framed building. At some point Penkhull Street was renamed ‘High Street’.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Woolworths 1930s
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After WW2 the ‘3d and 6d’ was dropped from the fascia so it read ‘F. W. Woolworth’.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Woolworths 1950s
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In the 1950s a zebra crossing was put on the road directly in front of Woolworths.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Woolworths 1950s
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Newcastle-under-Lyme Woolworths 1950s
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In presumeably 1960s, Woolworths had a major makeover. They demolished the original timber-framed building and built a two-floor superstore that took the whole of the corner plot. It went all the way to the other end of Friar Street where there was another entrance.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Woolworths 1965
In the 1970s, the logo was updated on the fascia.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Woolworths 1970s
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We found an old ‘ woolworths record department ‘ carrier bag in my aunts cupboard today.
Carrier bags were obviously meant for life back then.
sandra brickley
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Woolworths was a fascinating shop. I still have records which were bought from Woolworths an Newcastle-under Lyme in the 1960s and 70s. The portable record player I bought there gave up the ghost many years ago, but most of the records are still in good condition.
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