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The Wo- of Woolies makes a brief comeback in Rhyl

Graham Soult March 07, 2011 Retail History, Woolworths 1 Comment

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Former Woolworths, Rhyl (27 Feb 2011). Photograph by Dave Roberts

Former Woolworths, Rhyl (27 Feb 2011). Photograph by Dave Roberts

While Llandudno mulls the loss of its Alworths, the former Woolworths in nearby Rhyl is trying to make an unexpected comeback.

As captured by Dave Roberts, above, part of the B&M Bargains sign has fallen off, exposing the old Woolworths signage underneath.

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A postcard from Caernarfon’s closed down Woolies

Graham Soult July 20, 2010 Property, Woolworths 4 Comments

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Former Woolworths, Caernarfon (July 2010). Photograph by Sally Daffarn

Former Woolworths, Caernarfon (July 2010). Photograph by Sally Daffarn

I’m not quite sure if it should be a cause for celebration or urgent self-reflection when my friends start emailing over photographs of old Woolworths that they have spotted on their travels… Whichever, many thanks to Sally Daffarn for capturing this shot of the former Woolies in Caernarfon, which she “saw on holiday and thought of you!”

Caernarfon is one of the North East Woolworths sites … Continue Reading

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

Graham Soult November 22, 2009 Property, Variety Stores, Woolworths 8 Comments

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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