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Is this shop in Shields Road, Byker an old Woolies?

Is this an old Woolies?

Is this an old Woolies?

Here’s a retail history question for you – was this building (above), in Shields Road in Byker, once a Woolworths? 

I spotted it back in September when I was paying a visit to the more recently closed Woolworths at Byker’s Newcastle Shopping Park. As you can see, the building could definitely use some TLC, suffering … Continue Reading

Photo gallery: more former Woolies around the UK (part 2 – North Wales)

Former Woolworths - now B&M Bargains - in Rhyl (25 Sep 2009)

Former Woolworths - now B&M Bargains - in Rhyl (25 Sep 2009)

Last month I posted photographs of eight former Woolies stores as far apart as Tamworth in Staffordshire and Perth in Scotland. Now, as promised, I’m pleased to present another collection, this time from my visit to North Wales … Continue Reading