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Poster Print : 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


A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Step back in time with our stunning vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This beautiful piece, captured by Michael Walters in 1956, showcases the well-organized shelves of the Barnsley Co-op in Penistone, South Yorkshire. Each item carefully displayed, transporting us back to a simpler time. Add character and charm to your home or office décor with this nostalgic and intriguing piece of history.

A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 54.9cm x 42cm (21.6" x 16.5")

Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


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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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