Of all the retailers that have now been consigned to history, few have worked their way into people's affections more than 'Woolies'.
A fond childhood memory for many Mancunians, the one-time high street giant sold everything from DVDs to clothes, toys, school supplies and snacks.
However, one thing many people still miss to this day, was the excitement felt as a kid taking a trip to 'Woolies' for their pick 'n' mix sweets.
Woolworths began life as a chain of five-and-dime stores in the US dating back to 1879. The first UK store was established on Church Street in Liverpool in 1909 and went on to great success.
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