Borehamwood Woolworths – Store 799

116-118 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 1EF Woolworths in Borehamwood was opened in 1953 on the corner of Cardinal Avenue and Shenley Road, before moving across the road. Thanks to the Elstree & Boreham Wood Museum we know the store was previously occupied by BBE Evans. The below photo from 1958 shows after the first…

Leominster Woolworths – Store 585

10-12 Corn Street, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 8LX Woolworths opened in Leominster in September 1934 in a purpose-built store. You will recognise the classic Woolworths architecture! Source: Davis, A. There is a fascinating letter to go with the above photo, which was sent in to the Hereford Times by Arthur Davis. Here is a picture with…

Ross on Wye Woolworths – Store 570

9 Broad Street, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7EA Woolworths opened in Ross on Wye in 1934. It was on Broad Street in a purpose-built store with the classic architecture of 5 bays, red brick and a central pediment. The store took over the premises of R.Price who was a picture framer, glazier and decorator….