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Barnsley Co-op, Bolton upon Dearne branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
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Barnsley Co-op, Bolton upon Dearne branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
Barnsley Co-op, Bolton upon Dearne branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. The Co-op pioneered the new generation of self-service shops in the postwar years and this is a good example. The meat and provisions counters offer well laid out products in a clean and convenient environment
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1950s Barnsley Bread Co Op Co Operative Co Operative Movement Co Operative Society Counter Fifties Fluorescent Tube Goods Meat Michael Michael Walters Organisation Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Retail Retailing Shelf Shelves South Yorkshire Supermarket Walters Bolton Upon Dearne
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This print captures the essence of the Barnsley Co-op, Bolton upon Dearne branch in South Yorkshire, England in 1956. The artist, Michael Walters, beautifully depicts a pioneering self-service shop that emerged during the postwar years. This particular branch showcases well-organized meat and provisions counters within a clean and convenient environment. The image reflects an important era in British history as it represents the Co-operative Movement's contribution to retailing. The Co-op was at the forefront of introducing new concepts to consumers, revolutionizing shopping experiences across the country. In this photograph, we see shelves filled with goods such as bread and other essential items. Walters' monochrome composition highlights not only the interior of this establishment but also its significance within society. The fluorescent tube lighting adds a touch of modernity to this mid-century scene. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to a bygone era when industry thrived and communities relied on local shops for their daily needs. It is through photographs like these that we can appreciate how far our retail landscape has evolved over time.
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