Rewind: A look back at Falmouth Woolworths

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16th Sep 2021 | Local News

Falmouth Woolworths 1930s.
Falmouth Woolworths 1930s.

In this weeks rewind feature sent in by Kevin Avery, residents can see Woolworths from the 1930s.

Woolworths Falmouth was opened in 1928 and closed in 2008, Woolies Buildings – Then and Now writes:

"Woolworths opened their third Cornish store in the coastal town of Falmouth in 1928, the others being St Austell and Camborne. The Falmouth store was a small one on Market Street.

"At some point, the store was extended to the left, and a new Art Deco style facade was put up on the upper floors.

"The store remained empty for a while, before becoming a Wilko."

The store closed on 30th December 2008.

Click here to see last weeks rewind feature.

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