Interactive 1950s Woolies
See how people shopped over seventy years ago,
soon after World War II
By clicking above you can explore a large Woolworth store sixty years ago. Each department has its own set of pictures, and there are also images of the exterior of the store (by clicking the fascia under the image) and the restaurant (by clicking the triangular up-arrows).
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Pictures, artificial flowers and fancy goods
Christmas cards and decorations
Children's, Men's and Ladies' Fashions
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