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Barnsley Co-op, Penistone branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters

Barnsley Co-op, Penistone branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters


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Barnsley Co-op, Penistone branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters

Barnsley Co-op, Penistone branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. The well laid out shelves display a varied selection of goods from the period. This was typical of the new generation of self-service store, which the society developed in the postwar years

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1950s Barnsley Checkout Co Op Co Operative Co Operative Movement Co Operative Society Counter Fifties Fluorescent Tube Goods Michael Michael Walters Organisation Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Retail Retailing Shelf Shelves South Yorkshire Supermarket Till Walters Penistone


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Barnsley Co-op, Penistone branch, South Yorkshire, 1956 - A Glimpse into the Evolution of Self-Service Stores

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. This print by artist Michael Walters takes us back to the year 1956 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The image showcases the innovative concept of self-service stores that emerged during the postwar years. The well-laid out shelves proudly exhibit a diverse range of goods from that era, providing a snapshot of life in mid-20th century Britain. The Barnsley Co-op's Penistone branch stands as a testament to the co-operative movement and its impact on British society. This photograph captures not only a building but also an idea – one that aimed to empower communities through collective ownership and shared benefits. Inside this bustling supermarket, customers navigate their way through aisles adorned with fluorescent tube lighting. The checkout counter serves as a focal point where transactions take place amidst an atmosphere brimming with activity. Michael Walters' monochrome composition beautifully encapsulates both the industrial nature of retailing and the significance of this particular location within its country setting. It is evident that this store was more than just a place for shopping; it represented progress and modernity in post-war England. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history captured by Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , we are reminded of how far our retail landscape has evolved since those fifties days. Yet, there remains something nostalgic about stepping back in time through

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