I still remember the day when Woolworths shut forever after decades of serving the people of Durham
It’s a day that many people will remember - the day their local branch of Woolworths closed forever.
And for the people of Durham, it came on December 27, 2008.
A final chance for a bargain
These were the scenes at the shop which was in the Market Place as shoppers grabbed last-minute bargains for one final time.
The store had first opened in 1928 and was well known in later years for its striking white shop front.
Woolworths stores were famous for pick n mix, Ladybird clothes, and the latest single from the record section.
Sunderland’s branch had already closed
The retail chain went into administration late in 2008, with administrators Deloitte closing all the 807 stores between 27 December 2008 and 6 January 2009, which resulted in 27,000 job losses.
But people still remember it as one of their favourite places to shop.
The iconic Sunderland store, which had been open since 1923, closed in 2004 after being sold to Primark, which then relocated within the city.
Tell us if you remember Woolworths in Durham and what you miss most about it. Or maybe there is another store which was your favourite in Durham or Sunderland such as Binns, Joplings, or maybe Liverpool House or Blacketts.
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