Woolworths in Bridge Street

🧾 This photograph from 1915 shows a bustling branch of F. W. Woolworth & Co. Ltd. on Bridge Street, Peterborough — part of the iconic “3d and 6d Stores” chain that revolutionized retail in Britain.

🛍️ Behind its ornate glass displays, one could find everything from household goods and toys to sweets and stationery — all at fixed, affordable prices. Woolworths brought American-style variety stores to the British high street, and quickly became a symbol of convenience and modernity.

🏙️ In a time when much of England was under the shadow of war, shops like this provided a sense of normalcy and a place for small indulgences. It's a poignant reminder of how everyday life continued — and adapted — even in uncertain times.

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