10 things you said about the wonder of Woolworths in Hartlepool

Some of the last customers at Woolworths, pictured in 2008.

A trip to Woolworths conjures up so many different stories for families across the Hartlepool community, so when we put together a selection of pictures to remember staff, shopping and the closing-down sales you were quick to get in touch with tales of your own.

Here are some of your Woolworths memories from the Hartlepool Mail Facebook page:

John Hutton: “Always used to get pick ‘n’ mix and I used to get my PS1 games from there when they came out. Had some great memories as a kid in there.”

The Woolworths branch in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, Hartlepool.

Sonie Mcnally: “So loved Woolies, always did Christmas the best.”

Ashley Webster: “Not sure what year but my sister won a competition to cut the ribbon to open the new shop.”

Peter Chamberlayne: “That moment when mum turns her back for five minutes, and you have complete unfettered access to the pick ‘n’ mix, that were just in your arm’s reach.”

Debra Vass: “Miss a proper pick 'n' mix.”

Dash: “When Hartlepool was in its golden era.”

Joanne Jackson: “Happy memories working there.”

Lisa Goldsbrough: “When we used to go get our single CDs, on a Saturday pocket money day.”

Granty Hanwel: “We used to run straight to the back of the shop to play with the toys.”

Pauline Burke: “I worked in Woolworths from 1968 till 1983 when I left to have my son, it was the best time I had.”