The huge shop in Fishergate was Woolworths’ second UK store, and opened on February 5, 1910.
All UK stores closed in December 2008 or January 2009.
Many people will remember the mounds of pick ‘n’ mix sweets, but we’ve delved into the archives and found these gems which might bring back even more memories of Woolies shop.
1. Woolworths through the years
Posters cover the windows telling of Woolworths' closing down sale in 2008 Photo: Donna Clifford
2. Woolworth through the years
Empty shelves at the end of the very last trading day for Woolworths, which closed its Preston doors in 2008 Photo: Donna Clifford
3. Woolworths through the years
Huge discounts on everything in store tried to lure last-minute shoppers into Woolworths before its closure in 2008 Photo: Becky Matthews
4. Woolworths through the years
Back in the 70s this is the sign that would have greeted you as you walked into the shop on Fishergate Photo: Archive