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Shop assistant in Morrisons supermarket, Eccles
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Shop assistant in Morrisons supermarket, Eccles
A shop assistant in Morrisons supermarket, Eccles, holds up a washing up mop for a price check. Date: circa 1980
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1980 Assistant Cash Check Checking Checks Desk Eccles Eighties Item Manchester Mops Morrisons Price Shopper Shoppers Supermarket Supermarkets Till Washing Worker Tills
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a shop assistant in Morrisons supermarket, Eccles, diligently checks the price of a washing up mop for a customer. The scene transports us back in time to the 1980s, a decade marked by economic growth and cultural shifts. The assistant, a woman with a determined expression, holds the mop upright on the counter, her gloved hand shielding the handle from view as she waits for the price to be confirmed. Behind her, the supermarket's checkout desk is cluttered with various items, some familiar, others obscured by the passage of time. The worn linoleum floor, the old-fashioned till, and the piles of shopping bags at the customer's feet all add to the authenticity of this snapshot of everyday life. The 1980s was a period of significant change for both the retail industry and the workforce. Supermarkets like Morrisons were expanding rapidly, offering consumers a wider range of goods at competitive prices. Shop assistants, like the woman in this photograph, played a crucial role in ensuring that transactions were processed efficiently and accurately. Their work was often physically demanding, requiring long hours on their feet and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily routines of shop assistants during this era, a time when the supermarket was a hub of commerce and community in towns and cities across the UK. It also serves as a reminder of the important role that women played in the workforce, often in jobs that were traditionally seen as "women's work." Today, this image stands as a historical document, offering insights into the past and the evolution of retail and work culture in the UK.
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