SD3035 : The Woolworth's Building
taken 10 years ago, near to Blackpool, England
Woolworths (or 'Woolies' as it was affectionately known), 1909-2009, was a popular chain of high street stores, selling a wide variety of household goods, toys and entertainment. The English branch of Woolworths was founded by Frank Woolworth, in Liverpool in 1909.
At its peak there were 819 Woolworths around the UK and Ireland.
In November 2008 Woolworths went into administration and by January 2009 all the shops had closed and 27,000 staff laid off.
A Grade I listed building (Historic England List Entry Number: 1205810 Link ), Blackpool Tower is almost 520 feet (158m) in height. It was first opened to the public on 14 May 1894.
Although inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Blackpool’s tower differs in that it is not free-standing. Its base is hidden by the building which houses Blackpool Tower Circus.