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A Woolies twist to every story

Graham Soult February 14, 2010 Property, Retail History, Woolworths 2 Comments

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Former Zavvi, Newcastle (27 Sep 2010). Photograph by Graham Soult

Former Zavvi, Newcastle (27 Sep 2010)

Well, that’s a surprise! I’ve only just discovered that I’ve been photographing and blogging about a former Woolworths store – here, and more recently here – without even realising it. 

While I was vaguely aware that there had been a Woolies in Newcastle’s … Continue Reading

Peacocks lined up for Newcastle’s former Zavvi

Graham Soult February 08, 2010 Fashion Stores, Property, Shopping Centres 2 Comments

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Peacocks logo. Photograph by Graham Soult

Peacocks logo

Peacocks has submitted a planning application for new signage at the former Zavvi site in Newcastle’s Northumberland Street, confirming recent rumours that the fashion retailer was being lined up to occupy the 17,000 sq ft store.

Published today, the application (2010/0159/01/ADV) is for the “display of internally illuminated fascia sign, internally illuminated projecting sign and non illuminated banner sign to Northumberland Street elevation and black vinyl … Continue Reading

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

Graham Soult November 25, 2009 Property, Variety Stores, Woolworths 4 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