What a team and what a store.
But how many of the Binns staff do you remember, from the days when you either worked or shopped there?
There's Tommy who was a familiar sight in the lifts; Elaine and her display team; and Maud the housekeeper.
We've got Alec on curtains; and Vi and Jean who did excellent work in the china department.
It's a retro retail therapy day. Enjoy.
5. A winning team
Binns display department headed by Elaine Gibson, left. Here they are in 1982 when they won £1,000 in a national competition. | se
6. Maud's magnificent service
Maud Hamilton started as housekeeper at the store in 1972. Here she is in 1991 with customer Kate McKie from Chester le Street. | se
7. Last day at the store
The staff from the lighting department pictured on the day the store closed in 1993. | se
8. Alec's 38 years of devoted service
Alec Slaughter, worked for 38 years in the curtain department. He started his training in 1955 and was pictured here on the day the store closed in 1993. | se