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Old 17-05-2007, 18:28   #1
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do you remember.....?

when woolworths in accy also had a entrance where farm food was? it went round in a L shape!!
also parker franks, where mcdonalds was, also i remember sidewalk 54 on union street, now that was rubbish pub, no wonder it didnt last!

anything else??........
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Old 17-05-2007, 18:36   #2
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Re: do you remember.....?

Before McDonalds was invented - Woolworths was opposite the Market Hall,
It looked like this inside
http://museum.woolworths.co.uk/1950s-i-fancygoods.htm
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Old 17-05-2007, 18:41   #3
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omg that looks weird!!, thanks for the pic margaret!!
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Old 17-05-2007, 18:45   #4
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M&S used to have a side enterance as well,opposite the Pickwick pub that was.There was a large bin area next to the enterance like the one on Union street.I also remember,back in the days when Broadway was'nt pedestrianised,K Taxis bieng next to the cinema.It was nothing more than a cubby hole,but a good pick up/fighting place after last orders in the Pickwick.And it took me & my mates to Rishton then to Bash for 2 quid
I too recall the side enterance to Woolies & their food counter,sold some delicious processed cheese And then there was Igloo on union st. 20 burgers for a quid......still waiting for the mad cow disease to kick in
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Old 17-05-2007, 18:47   #5
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Was it Fosters or Burtons that used to be where Blockbuster is ? Got a nice brown suit there.
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Old 17-05-2007, 18:49   #6
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Was it Fosters or Burtons that used to be where Blockbuster is ? Got a nice brown suit there.
Burtons - Ahhhh - those were the days when all men had at least 1 smart suit.
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Old 17-05-2007, 18:55   #7
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aye that "grey speckle" shiny type!!!.....LMAO
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Old 17-05-2007, 18:56   #8
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Old 17-05-2007, 19:05   #9
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Fosters was on Broadway,were Home & Bargain is i think.Bought many a trendy garment at Fosters.Pepe jeans....do they still make them.OMG..stretch jeans.God i used to be slim
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Old 17-05-2007, 19:10   #10
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tight jeans!! some men did not suit them, too knobbly their knees!
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Old 17-05-2007, 20:16   #11
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I worked in Sidewalk 54 when it first opened, it was really busy and a novelty in the town regarding music on the tv screens, we had to wear a horrible uniform but it was a laugh behind the bar.
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Old 17-05-2007, 20:23   #12
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it was to "lit" up for me, and them steps to ladies loo was dangerous!
nearly broke me ruddy neck in them heels, being sloshed as well wouldnt have helped!!
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Burtons - Ahhhh - those were the days when all men had at least 1 smart suit.
Burtons was origionally on the next block past the bank, used to design me own suits n had em made to measure there- until a unpleasant altercation.
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it was to "lit" up for me, and them steps to ladies loo was dangerous!
nearly broke me ruddy neck in them heels, being sloshed as well wouldnt have helped!!
Yes it was far too light, didn't like the ladies loo steps either.
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Old 17-05-2007, 20:36   #15
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e i still have a 6d fairy that was bought in woolworths although she is missing one leg & she still goes on my tree every year .
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