What happened to the world of Woolworths?

But Woolworths' 100-year history came to an end in January 2009 when it finally shut the doors of its 807 UK branches after collapsing into administration the previous November.

A total of 27,000 jobs were lost after debts of £385 million meant administrators Deloitte were unable to find a buyer.

Deloitte sold off the individual branches, including nine in Shropshire and Mid Wales.

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In Newport, just two months after Woolworths shut its doors it was replaced by a B&M Bargain Store.

Patrick Beech, Chairman of the Newport & District Chamber of Commerce, said: "When they announced they were closing Woolworths I thought 'Oh crikey' because it's a big store and I thought it would be empty for a while.

"But B&M must have been waiting because they were in almost immediately. It was a blessing. It would seem they are doing well because they are always busy. It's a bit like Woolworths but it's better organised and there are more products. B&M have got it right."

In Oswestry, Woolworths was also replaced by a discount retailer, with Home Bargains moving into the Bailey Street premises a few months after Woolworths shut, bringing with it 40 jobs and a £500,000 refit.

Heather Noble, chairman of Oswestry Chamber of Commerce, said the loss of Woolworths was keenly felt.

She said: "I think people were attached to the Woolworths name because it had been around for so long. Although there are still people who will say they miss the Woolworths shops the closure did provide opportunities for other businesses."

Steve Kaye, chairman of the Welshpool Local Business Forum, said although many people were sad to see the town's Woolworths go, the gap had been "quickly filled".