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Woolworths store, Parkgate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist: Michael Walters
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Woolworths store, Parkgate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist: Michael Walters
Woolworths store, Parkgate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1957. The Woolworths Store in Parkgate was located on a junction on the main road into Rotherham. Facing the store and behind the photographer stood the Park Gate Iron and Steel works which gave the area its prosperity. This once afluent area with its banks and modern shops is now home to a variety of kebab houses and small shops, with any famous high street names having migrated to the retail park a few hundred metres away. The Woolworths store survived until the 1980s when it was closed. The shop later became a cut price wallpaper store
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1950s Department Store Emporium Fifties Michael Michael Walters Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Retail Retailing Rotherham Shop Front South Yorkshire Walters Parkgate Woolworths
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This print by artist Michael Walters takes us back to the bustling streets of Parkgate, Rotherham in 1957. The Woolworths store, standing proudly on a junction along the main road into Rotherham, was once a symbol of prosperity in this affluent area. Behind the photographer's lens, we catch a glimpse of the mighty Park Gate Iron and Steel works that fueled the local economy. Fast forward to present day, and this vibrant neighborhood has undergone significant changes. What was once a hub of banks and modern shops now houses an array of kebab houses and small businesses. Famous high street names have migrated to a retail park just a few hundred meters away, leaving behind memories of their former glory. The Woolworths store itself remained an integral part of this community until its closure in the 1980s. It later transformed into a cut-price wallpaper store, serving as a reminder of changing times. Through this monochrome snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but reflect on how our surroundings evolve over decades. This image encapsulates not only the history and industry that shaped Parkgate but also serves as testament to Michael Walters' keen eye for capturing moments that transcend time.
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