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Store History & Background:
Woolworths opened in Fore Street, St Austell on 12th November 1927. The store was extended in 1951 (reopening 27th April) and again in 1958 when it was modernised, reopening on 8th March. On 25th September 1970 the store was modernised again, converting to self-service. In 1980 it was modernised, reopening on 29th January, with further works and a full refurbishment in 1982, compelting on 25th June. The store was refurbished again in 1994, reopening on 4th March.
Woolworths opened in Fore Street, St Austell on 12th November 1927. The store was extended in 1951 (reopening 27th April) and again in 1958 when it was modernised, reopening on 8th March. On 25th September 1970 the store was modernised again, converting to self-service. In 1980 it was modernised, reopening on 29th January, with further works and a full refurbishment in 1982, compelting on 25th June. The store was refurbished again in 1994, reopening on 4th March.