Store manager Lois Greason was joined by members of Whiteleas United under-13 team to help re-open this branch in 2006.placeholder image
Store manager Lois Greason was joined by members of Whiteleas United under-13 team to help re-open this branch in 2006. | sg

40 years of workers who made Woolworths tick in South Tyneside

Scenes from King Street in 1966 to the re-opening of a branch in 2006

It was once an integral part of almost every High Street.

Many of you will have memories of visiting a Woolworths store in South Tyneside whether it was in Jarrow or South Shields.

We have reminders from the shoppers’ favourite with scenes from King Street in 1966 to the re-opening of a branch in 2006.

There’s plenty more besides including views from 1986, 1987 and 1990.

Have a look and see if you remember any of these scenes, or perhaps remember the things you loved to buy in Woolies.

Maybe you still have a product that you bought from the store which is still going strong.

We would love to hear from you so get in touch and tell us more by emailing [email protected]

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