TESCO - new site in Accrington. - Page 7

Atarah · 24-07-2010, 09:44

Latest piccy's, taken this morning. Part of it resembles Blackpool's Big Dipper at the moment!
Last photo taken from railway bridge, showing just how near it is to the platform.

wadey · 24-07-2010, 11:37

Thanks Atarah, perhaps they'll rename the station to "Tesco Accrington"

pipinfort · 25-07-2010, 07:07

I was having a nosey yesterday and its a lot bigger than i expected.

Tealeaf · 26-07-2010, 19:23

I've just had a quick look at the piccy's and made a comparison with an existing Tesco of the same basic design I know here in London. You will all be pleased to know that there will be one manned checkout open 3am-5am every other tuesday, and at all other times everything be barcode swipe and self checkout.

Have fun.

shillelagh · 30-07-2010, 23:45

these were took on tuesday .. when i went to see spugs off back home.

Mancie · 31-07-2010, 00:16

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

I've just had a quick look at the piccy's and made a comparison with an existing Tesco of the same basic design I know here in London. You will all be pleased to know that there will be one manned checkout open 3am-5am every other tuesday, and at all other times everything be barcode swipe and self checkout.

Have fun.

... but there ain't as many shoplifters in Accy as there are in East London!

wadey · 31-07-2010, 10:52

I never thought I'd hear this but Tesco, Nelson is shutting, only a couple of years old, the car park was possibly the worst design in the World but somebody has dropped a xxxxxxx big style

Atarah · 23-08-2010, 16:11

Two photos, from earlier today. Has the "extra" after the word TESCO any special significance?

lancsdave · 23-08-2010, 16:44

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Originally Posted by Atarah

Two photos, from earlier today. Has the "extra" after the word TESCO any special significance?

It means it is the largest type of store in the Tesco brand, basically it stocks more or less everything they do. I think the Blackburn one is a standard superstore

garinda · 24-08-2010, 08:40

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

It means it is the largest type of store in the Tesco brand, basically it stocks more or less everything they do. I think the Blackburn one is a standard superstore

I think the 'EXTRA' moniker is only used when a bung was paid, to ensure planning consent was given.

'This means the decision in favour of the store made by Hyndburn Council’s Planning Committee in June will stand and a further inquiry will not be needed.'

'Before then it needs to conclude an agreement with Hyndburn Council to pump nearly £1M into the regeneration of Accrington town centre.'
All systems go for new Tesco - Accrington Observer

Before people get too giddy about the million quid, just remember that the new roundabout near the Britannia pub in Ossy cost over £700,000.

So when the tumbleweed is blowing through the deserted streets, of the once thriving town, a million pounds isn't going to fund that many flower towers.

Atarah · 09-10-2010, 19:04

Some views taken Fri 8th Octo 2010.
I was either looking up St James Street towards the old Platts building (i.e. Howard and Bullough) or standing on Paradise Street, looking towards the new building and the new roads and roundabout being constructed.

heth · 09-10-2010, 19:17

Its going to be murder with a roundabout, they should have put traffic lights there at least every-one has a fair chance of getting somewhere!! Good pic's tho!

Atarah · 09-10-2010, 22:40

Latest view of Tesco store building in Eagle Street, Accrington

BERNADETTE · 09-10-2010, 22:42

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Originally Posted by heth

Its going to be murder with a roundabout, they should have put traffic lights there at least every-one has a fair chance of getting somewhere!! Good pic's tho!

Has been a roundabout there for years allbeit a much smaller one. Traffic is going to be much worse (as if it wasn't bad enough)

. Nice pics though

Vicbfc · 09-10-2010, 23:31

Blimey it's coming on isnt it