Shops And Shopping Collection (page 11)

The arched roof of the City Arcade, Coventry, illuminated by the colourful decorations. 25th November 1966

Christmas lights at Coventry Precinct. 17th November 1983

The blaze of lights from shops adds to the sparkle of Christmas lights as families gather to sing carols in The Precinct, Coventry. This was the scene shortly after the switching on of the lights

Christmas lights in Coventry. 26th November 1986

Lit up for Christmas - bright stars and other illuminations in the City Arcade, Coventry. 29th November 1963

Models wearing tattoo transfers. 1967

A view of the magnificent new Regent Street, taken from the Piccadilly End, which will be formally inaugurated by the King and Queen on 23rd June. 10th June 1927

Castle stairs, Castle Garth, Newcastle. 2nd March 1935

Historic buildings in Spon End, Coventry. 29th May 1974

Rackhams, from St Philips Churchyard. 30th November 1958

A picture from the roof of Lewiss showing the new Rackhams building at the corner of Corporation Street, Bull Street and Temple Row, Birmingham. 8th May 1959

The new Rackhams building being constructed at the corner of Corporation Street, Bull Street and Temple Row, Birmingham. 8th July 1959

Pictured after a meeting of the Liverpool Markets Committee are left to right Councillor S. Moss, a member of the committee, Councillor Norman Williams, Market Committee Chairman, Mr C.J Mitchell

Marks & Spencer, Carrs Lane, Birmingham. 24th November 1958

Outside a branch of Marks & Spencer. 22nd September 1966

Marks and Spencer, Oxford Street, London. 8th December 1964

Help for the customers an important reason for the success of Marks and Spencer. Miss A. Herd, sales assistant (right) helps a buyer select a blouse at a branch in Birmingham. 23rd May 1974

Inside a branch of Marks & Spencer. 22nd September 1966

Marks & Spencer, High Street, Birmingham. 10th April 1974

Mrs Van Ze Broeke, mother to 12 children at the Church of England Children Society Home, today had the annual headache of all mothers of taking the children shopping to get them their school clothes

Stevenage New Town shopping centre, still under construction. 29th September 1958

Shop frontages in the Cavern Walks arcade. 28th December 1983

Liverpools Cavern Walks. 3rd December 1984

Queue at Cavern Walks which began on Christmas Eve. 27th December 1985

Mike McCartney unveils a life size sculpture of The Beatles at the new Cavern Walks office, shops and leisure complex. He is pictured with Mrs Agnes Curtis

Shops at Cavern Walks. 14th February 1987

Statue of Bob Geldof at Cavern Walks, Liverpool. Circa 1986

Stevenage New Town, Hertfordshire, where shoppers walk in the shelter of canopies. No cars are allowed in the area. The centre is still under construction

The parade of shops in the market place, Romford, London. 18th March 1960

Scenes in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Pictured is The Promenade, reputed to be one of the worlds beautiful shopping streets. 4th November 1964

Irish linen shop in Belfast. Northern Ireland. 9th October 1963

Derby Market Hall, 15th January 1989

Window shopping in Belfast, Northern Ireland. 9th October 1963

The management at Lewiss store, Liverpool, have received complaints about the shortness of mini dresses worn by their sales assistants in the Miss Selfridge shop for young people

Grange Precinct, Birkenhead, bustling with shoppers - but if Lairds close even this symbol of wider prosperity in Wirral will feel the pinch. 27th July 1984

Customers waiting for their meat pies to warm up on the Calor gas cooker provided by Peter Neville, outside his shop at The Centre, Higher Folds in Leigh, Greater Manchester. 25th June 1980

Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, West Midlands - traffic moving along the main road past Stoney Lane. 12th August 1952

The Grange Precinct, Birkenhead. Circa 1977

The Grange Precinct, Birkenhead. 13th October 1977

The Grange Precinct, Birkenhead. 1978

Birkenheads new superstore nearing completion. 23rd March 1976

Unauthorised traders at work at Birkenheads Grange Road Shopping Precinct, after a major hitch when security guards refused to employ a heavy headed approach. 21st December 1984

Colmore Row, Birmingham. 25th March 1949

A crowd of about 100, including a fair sprinkling of undergraduates, saw Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret arrive at Stanley Woolstons antique shop in St Andrews Street

Scenes inside a Safeway supermarket. 5th January 1979

Scenes inside a Tesco supermarket. 5th January 1979

Safeway supermarket in London. 19th October 1980

Greengrocer and his fruit and veg stall in Staffords indoor market. Circa June 1974

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"Journey through Time: A Glimpse into the World of Shops and Shopping" Step back in time to Chequers Inn, Dagenham, Essex, 1960 - a charming village scene where locals gather for their daily essentials. Christina Spooner and singer Tom Jones with Cheetah Kinna walk down Carnaby Street – an iconic hub of fashion and trendsetting in swinging sixties London. St Peters Church, Broadstairs, Kent, England. 1910 - witness the hustle and bustle as shoppers flock to local markets surrounding this picturesque church. Transport yourself to Broad Lane in Kirkby, Liverpool on March 18th, 1965 - a vibrant street filled with shops offering everything from fresh produce to fashionable attire. Wet Wet Wet at Tower Records, Glasgow on October 25th, 1993 - music enthusiasts eagerly browse shelves stacked with albums while catching glimpses of their favorite band. Join comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise as they are accompanied by Miss Great Britain Carolyn Moore on a shopping spree that promises laughter-filled adventures. Rackhams department store in Birmingham welcomes eager customers seeking the latest trends on January 20th, 1959 – a haven for those yearning for luxury goods. Explore the interior of the Co-Op shop on Oxford Street in London on January 6th, 1962 – witness busy shoppers browsing aisles brimming with household necessities. Travel back to Hotwell Road in Bristol around the turn of the century (1900) – soak up the atmosphere as shoppers navigate bustling streets lined with quaint stores selling various wares. Witness resilience amidst adversity as burnt-out shops stand tall after a heavy air raid on Spiceal Street in Birmingham – a testament to strength during challenging times. The Square at Dolgellau takes us back to the 1930s.