There is always lots of interest when a new store opens and it is no different in South Tyneside.
But who remembers the day that a Coronation Street star came to open Asda – and another opened Poundland – or when Sainsbury’s opened on Prince Edward Road?
Were you there when the ribbon was cut at Boots or TV star Handy Andy opened Wickes. How about Floor-To-Go, or Mummy’s and Daddy’s?
Lots of people turned out to watch and perhaps we have got you in the retro picture at one of these store openings.
Take a look.
Were you there when the ribbon was cut at Boots or TV star Handy Andy opened Wickes. How about Floor-To-Go, or Mummy’s and Daddy’s?
![Jennie McAlpine, a long-standing Coronation Street star, opened the new Poundland in King Street 15 years ago. Were you there?](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/19/9/08/b25lY21zOmYzMTMyOTFlLTY3NTUtNGNkNS04ZjczLWJiYjNhNmNiZTE4MDpmMzkzYjU5Ny0yODhhLTRmNTItOWZkZC0wMzE0M2U1ZjZiOWQ%3D.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. Perfect memories from Poundland
Jennie McAlpine, a long-standing Coronation Street star, opened the new Poundland in King Street 15 years ago. Were you there? | SGPhoto: Shields Gazette