There was something for everyone at Woolworth’s stores, which were on the High Street in major towns and cities throughout England and Wales.
Affectionately known as “Woolies”, these stores, like Aladdin’s Cave, were stocked with a wide range of goods that attracted customers of all ages from all walks of life. Among the things you could buy at Woolworths were toys and games, chocolate and sweets, pop records and portable radios, car accessories, household paint, stationery and stamps, electric fires and fan heaters, garden furniture and plants… The list is endless.
Everyone who shopped at Woolworths will have memories of the store they bought from – its staff and the things they sold. If you and your family shopped at “Woolies” in Sandbach, please share your memories and tell us what you bought.
12 High Street, Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 0AY
Woolworths opened in Sandbach in 1936. You can just about see it on the far left of this photo. A purpose-built store with a grey concrete block facade – not red brick for some reason.
Source: Francis Frith
Former Manager has sent in this photo and story from his time at Sandbach. “This picture was taken when I was manager of 635 Sandbach in early 1984. We had to have this put on the window with a message to the customers of how we were re organising the store. Funny thing is that I was ill with hepatitis and off work for all 6 weeks it was up.”
Source: East, A.
Former employee Matt Bennett shares some really interesting memories of the store, “Worked in Woolworths Sandbach right until the end. It has now…
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