We've tried to show how the fashion displays at Woolworth's changed
over 99 years in the High Street in this short movie.
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Soundtrack: The Palais Royal Dance Band 'Easter Parade' on Eclipse Records 931A from 1934. Videography © Copyright 3D and 6D Pictures Ltd for the Woolworths Museum.
Ranges:
The Good Ship Lollipop (Sweets)
Advertising and Marketing:
People:
Ugly Duckling store transformation 2003
Staff work for Kids First Charity
Make it yourself patterns and thread
Woolworths' first Ladybird items (from 1930s Gallery)
History of the Ladybird Company
Building fashion sales (1950-80)
Kids and Celebrations In-Store