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"Woolworth: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the world of Woolworth, a name that resonates with nostalgia and memories

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Woolworth Building, New York, USA, The Cathedral of Commerce

Woolworth Building, New York, USA, The Cathedral of Commerce
The Woolworth Building, New York, USA - The Cathedral of Commerce. Date: 1913

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Times Square, New York City, NY, USA

Times Square, New York City, NY, USA Date: circa 1947

Background imageWoolworth Collection: The Woolworth Building, USA - Above the Clouds

The Woolworth Building, USA - Above the Clouds
The Woolworth Building, New York City, USA - Above the Clouds. Date: circa 1907

Background imageWoolworth Collection: The Woolworth Building, USA - The Cathedral of Commerce

The Woolworth Building, USA - The Cathedral of Commerce
The Woolworth Building, New York, USA - The Cathedral of Commerce. Date: circa 1907

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Woolworths Pic N Mix, Chelmsford JLP01_10_33763

Woolworths Pic N Mix, Chelmsford JLP01_10_33763
F W Woolworth And Company Limited, 40-41 High Street, Chelmsford, Essex. Pic N Mix sweets stands inside the Chelmsford store, 1987. John Laing Collection

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Woolworths shopfront, Ledbury a009148

Woolworths shopfront, Ledbury a009148
Woolworths, 6-8 The Homend, Ledbury, County Of Herefordshire. Shopfront of the Woolworths store, photographed in August 2000. Woolworths ceased trading at the end of 2008

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Woolworth in Union Street, Torquay in the late 1970s

Woolworth in Union Street, Torquay in the late 1970s

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Hardinge Street, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa

Hardinge Street, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, with Torrs Hotel and Electricity House. Date: circa 1940

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Longest lunch counter, F W Woolworth, Los Angeles, USA

Longest lunch counter, F W Woolworth, Los Angeles, USA
The longest lunch counter in the world, at F W Woolworth, 431 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California, USA. One hundred yards long, and air conditioned. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageWoolworth Collection: The Woolworth Building, New York. From The Book The Outline Of History By H. G

The Woolworth Building, New York. From The Book The Outline Of History By H. G. Wells Volume 2, Published 1920
The Woolworth Building, New York. From The Book The Outline Of History By H.G.Wells Volume 2, Published 1920

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Woolworths illustration FWW01_05_01_03

Woolworths illustration FWW01_05_01_03
Liverpool store. Page three from the pamphlet Twenty Years of Progress, commemorating the Woolworths shops in England. Drawing with notes detailing the growth of Woolworths from 1909 - 1928

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Showroom Dummies JLP01_08_079174

Showroom Dummies JLP01_08_079174
Woolco, Allensway, Thornaby, Stockton-On-Tees. The womens clothing department at the new Woolco department store in Thornaby with coats and dresses displayed on mannequins. 19th August 1968

Background imageWoolworth Collection: North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, USA

North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Looking south on North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, USA. Date: 1913

Background imageWoolworth Collection: First Woolworth store, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

First Woolworth store, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
The first Woolworth store, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, where items were sold for five and ten cents. It was opened by F W Woolworth on 21 June 1879. Date: late 19th century

Background imageWoolworth Collection: New York panorama at Shepherds Bush, London

New York panorama at Shepherds Bush, London
The realistic panorama of New York City at the Pink City (White City), Shepherds Bush, London, part of an Anglo-American exposition

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Tobacconists shop in Chester, Cheshire

Tobacconists shop in Chester, Cheshire
The House of Bewlay tobacconists shop in Eastgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, where paranormal activity was reported from 1968 onwards

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Panorama of the east Hudson riverfont and docks, New York

Panorama of the east Hudson riverfont and docks, New York
Panorama, showing the East River riverfront and docks of New York 1911

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Blackpool / Woolworths

Blackpool / Woolworths
Blackpool, Lancashire: Woolworths and the Tower Date: circa 1930

Background imageWoolworth Collection: New York City - Playing card - Woolworth Building

New York City - Playing card - Woolworth Building - 4 of Spades. Date: 1900

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Getting a rise in the World 1912

Getting a rise in the World 1912
Photograph of the tallest skyscraper (at the time) being built in New York by the Woolworth Company. Workman holding on with nothing but rope chains and without any safety equipment

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Eighth Avenue, Homestead, Pennsylvania, USA

Eighth Avenue, Homestead, Pennsylvania, USA
Eighth Avenue (looking west), Homestead, Pennsylvania, USA, with the Woolworth 5 and 10 Cent Store on the right. Date: 1911

Background imageWoolworth Collection: North Main Street, Gloversville, New York State, USA

North Main Street, Gloversville, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1910

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Lincoln-Drexel Building, Lincoln Road, Miami, Florida, USA

Lincoln-Drexel Building, Lincoln Road, Miami, Florida, USA
The art deco style Lincoln-Drexel Building, on the corner of Lincoln Road and Drexel Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, USA. Date: late 1930s

Background imageWoolworth Collection: New type of escort vessel by G. H. Davis

New type of escort vessel by G. H. Davis
A Woolworth Carrier: first details of the new type of escort vessel giving vital air cover to British convoys in mid-Atlantic during the Second World War. Date: 1943

Background imageWoolworth Collection: The Woolworth Building, New York

The Woolworth Building, New York. It was built in 1913, and was the tallest building in the world between 1913 and 1930 at 241 meters tall. Date: C. 1913

Background imageWoolworth Collection: FRANK WINFIELD WOOLWORTH (1852-1919). American merchant. Oil over a photograph, 1913

FRANK WINFIELD WOOLWORTH (1852-1919). American merchant. Oil over a photograph, 1913

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Joseph Pennell, The Woolworth Building, American, 1857 - 1926, 1915, etching

Joseph Pennell, The Woolworth Building, American, 1857 - 1926, 1915, etching

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Cake and pudding mixture aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)

Cake and pudding mixture aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425680 Cake and pudding mixture aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Interior of a Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)

Interior of a Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425679 Interior of a Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Tea and sugar aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)

Tea and sugar aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425681 Tea and sugar aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Jam and Marmalade aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)

Jam and Marmalade aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425678 Jam and Marmalade aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Biscuit aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)

Biscuit aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425676 Biscuit aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Tills, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)

Tills, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425675 Tills, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Household requisites aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)

Household requisites aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425672 Household requisites aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Soup aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)

Soup aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425673 Soup aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Soap powder aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)

Soap powder aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425677 Soap powder aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Tinned foods aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)

Tinned foods aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425674 Tinned foods aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Delicatessen aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)

Delicatessen aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425668 Delicatessen aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Confectionary aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)

Confectionary aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425670 Confectionary aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Paint and brushes aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)

Paint and brushes aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425671 Paint and brushes aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Woolworths Store

Woolworths Store
circa 1925: A Woolworth Store in Holborn, London. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageWoolworth Collection: FRANK WINFIELD WOOLWORTH (1852-1919). American merchant. Photographed in 1913

FRANK WINFIELD WOOLWORTH (1852-1919). American merchant. Photographed in 1913

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Ticker tape parade

Ticker tape parade
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Ticker tape parade passing Woolworth Building in New York City. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageWoolworth Collection: F. W. Woolworth Co. 5 and 10 Cent Store

F. W. Woolworth Co. 5 and 10 Cent Store
Postcard view of the exterior of the Woolworth Store as seen from Michican Avenue. A vintage automobile and pedestrians are on the street

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Skyline of Downtown New York City As Seen From Hudson River

Skyline of Downtown New York City As Seen From Hudson River
Vintage linen postcard showing the New York skyline from the hudson River. The tall white building in the center left is the Woolworth building

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Monroe Street, Looking North, Tallahassee, Florida

Monroe Street, Looking North, Tallahassee, Florida
Street scene showing vintage automobiles parked along street in front of businesses. A Woolworth Store is visible on the left

Background imageWoolworth Collection: Central Avenue Looking South, Dunkirk, NY

Central Avenue Looking South, Dunkirk, NY
view of Central Avenue looking south.Vintage automobiles line the streets and storefronts are visible including a F. W. Woolworth, J.C. Penney, and the Capitol Theater

Background imageWoolworth Collection: F. W. Woolworth Company Store, Minneapolis, Minnesota

F. W. Woolworth Company Store, Minneapolis, Minnesota
A street scend showing the F. W. Woolworth store on the corner of a busy street. Vintage automobiles and pedestrians are visible




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"Woolworth: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the world of Woolworth, a name that resonates with nostalgia and memories. From its humble beginnings in Southend to its iconic presence in cities like Stevenage, Birmingham, and New York, it has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. As we gaze upon the image of Woolworths Southend FWW01_01_0033_002, we are transported back to a time when this store was at the heart of the community. It stood as a symbol of convenience and affordability for shoppers from all walks of life. Moving across continents, we find ourselves captivated by the majestic New York skyline with Brooklyn Bridge. Amongst these towering structures stands The Woolworth Building - a testament to architectural brilliance and grandeur. Its presence reminds us that even amidst concrete jungles, beauty can be found. But it wasn't just about buildings; it was about connections too. White Star to New York captures the excitement and anticipation felt by countless travelers embarking on transatlantic voyages. The Brooklyn Bridge serves as both a physical link between boroughs and a metaphorical bridge connecting dreams with reality. In bustling cityscapes like Parks, City Hall and Buildings in New York or closer to home at Kingston-upon-Thames BL25186 or Edmonton FWW01_01_0367_002 or Blackpool FWW01_01_0066_002 - Woolworths stores were more than just places to shop. They were meeting points for friends catching up over coffee or families browsing through aisles filled with treasures waiting to be discovered. Woolworth's legacy is not only defined by its physical presence but also by the memories it created within communities worldwide. It holds a special place in our hearts as we reminisce about simpler times spent wandering through aisles filled with trinkets, toys, household essentials – everything under one roof.