10 things you said about the wonder of Woolworths in Hartlepool
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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:
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Hide AdJohn 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.”
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.”
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Hide AdLisa 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.”