Breaking news: TJ Hughes to return to Middlesbrough as Metro Outlet makes way
TJ Hughes is to reopen its store in Middlesbrough’s Captain Cook Square, it has been confirmed. The move comes almost exactly a year after the...
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One town, five stores: tracking down Middlesbrough’s ex-Woolworths (part 3)
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, I’ve talked about the two incarnations of Middlesbrough’s flagship Woolworths (store #8) – firstly at 91-93 Linthorpe...
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One town, five stores: tracking down Middlesbrough’s ex-Woolworths (part 2)
Last month I wrote about the former Woolworths store at 91-93 Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough (store #8, below), which opened there in 1911. As I...
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One town, five stores: tracking down Middlesbrough’s ex-Woolworths (part 1)
After making my first visit to Middlesbrough’s most recent former Woolworths – the site of today’s Discount UK – back in September 2009, Soult’s Retail View...
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Unpacking Middlesbrough’s Woolies history
I’m always delighted when people comment on my blog posts, and a recent contribution from Gareth Hill has proved particularly interesting in shedding light on the history...
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