Woolworths

When we began to get a wee bit older and into our early teens, between the years of 1969 and 1972, we took regular adventures beyond Oxgangs and into town. A regular trip was to Woolworths at the east end of Princes Street - alas, no more. Part of the reason for our visit was to buy some cheap gold crucifixes - more of the reason for that idiosyncrasy in a future blog.

We had some brilliant fun and many laughs. There was a cafe within Woolies on the first floor where we would treat ourselves to a plate of chips and a drink. Afterwards we would see who could be the most daring, making up confections or cocktails from the array of condiments on the table - we would mix these together - some salt, pepper, sugar and vinegar and knock it back! A regular feature was to crowd into the photo-booth within the store for a photograph - much fun and hilarity as we all tried to squeeze in!

It would be good to hear other residents or followers of the blog's memories of 'Woolies' circa 1970 -also check out Nanci Griffith's rather lovely Love at the Five and Dime which references Woolworths and the journey through life from there.