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One of the oldest and one of the newest: ex-Woolies spotting in North Somerset

Graham Soult August 22, 2011 Independent Stores, Retail History, Woolworths No Comments

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Former Woolworths (now Poundland), Weston-super-Mare (21 Aug 2011). Photograph by Graham Soult

Former Woolworths (now Poundland), Weston-super-Mare (21 Aug 2011)

In recent weeks, new developments in Newcastle, the collapse of TJ Hughes and the … Continue Reading

Lost in (Ethel) Austin?

Graham Soult February 05, 2010 Fashion Stores, Property 2 Comments

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Ethel Austin, Bishop Auckland. Photograph by Graham Soult

Ethel Austin, Bishop Auckland

Reports that value fashion retailer Ethel Austin and its sister homewares business, Au Naturale, are poised to enter administration – less than two years after both chains were rescued from previous administrations - is sad and disappointing news, as well as being quite surprising in its timing. 

True, there has been talk of an impending refinancing deal for … Continue Reading

Photo gallery: more former Woolies around the UK (part 3 – North East)

Graham Soult November 25, 2009 Property, Variety Stores, Woolworths 8 Comments

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Former Woolworths, Consett (10 Oct 2009)

Former Woolworths, Consett (10 Oct 2009)

After Parts 1 and 2 of my former Woolworths photo gallery, it’s time to finish up – at least for the moment – with some more shots of old Woolies sites up here in the North East.

First up is the former store in … Continue Reading