As the possibility of Woolworths returning to the high street continues to float around the internet, we take a look back at some of the former stores across the county...

Eastern Daily Press: Woolworths storefront. Photo: Archant Library.Woolworths storefront. Photo: Archant Library. (Image: Archant)

Originally founded in the USA, Woolworths was a British high street favourite for years before administrators were called in 2008 as the company racked up around £400 million worth of debt.

Roughly 27,000 jobs were lost at the time of its collapse and some 800 stores were closed.

Eastern Daily Press: Norwich Buildings Woolworths, Magdalen Street. Ceased trading on 13th September 1975 Dated 8th September, 1975 Photograph -- C2523 Photo: Archant LibraryNorwich Buildings Woolworths, Magdalen Street. Ceased trading on 13th September 1975 Dated 8th September, 1975 Photograph -- C2523 Photo: Archant Library

Many will have strong memories of the chain - for some their local store may have been where they purchased their first CD or video tape.

Last month the internet was ablaze with rumours that Woolworths and its iconic pick 'n' mix stand could return to the high street.

Eastern Daily Press: Kings Lynn Woolworths xmas shopping pic taken 29th nov 1974. Photo: Archant LibraryKings Lynn Woolworths xmas shopping pic taken 29th nov 1974. Photo: Archant Library

This was thanks to Tony Page, a former Managing Director of the chain who reportedly approached the brand's owner, Shop Direct, to discuss taking it on.

We asked readers if they'd like to see the store return to the high street and this is what they had to say...

Eastern Daily Press: Dereham - Woolworths store. Photo: Archant LibraryDereham - Woolworths store. Photo: Archant Library

Gemma Ginn was unsure about the idea, she said: 'As much as Woolies was an institution, the gap it left was quickly filled by B&M, Home Bargains, Wilkinsons and big supermarkets - who killed a lot of the high street in the first place. I can't see them selling anything drastically different to the others.'

Lesley Woodhouse was of a similar opinion: 'Even though I worked for Woolies for 15 happy years, I don't think it could return now.

Eastern Daily Press: The Dereham Woolworths store in the late 1960's. Photo: Archant Library.The Dereham Woolworths store in the late 1960's. Photo: Archant Library. (Image: �Archant Photographic 2008)

'The market today is very different to then, unfortunately I think the Woolworths we remember will remain just that - a memory.'

Gillian Shipley however was all for its return, she said: 'Yes their school uniforms and selection of school shoes were good.

Eastern Daily Press: A police officer outside Woolworths in King's Lynn. Date: 24 March 1994 Soucre: LibraryA police officer outside Woolworths in King's Lynn. Date: 24 March 1994 Soucre: Library

'I think now BHS has gone Woolies could work and new job opportunities are always a bonus too.'

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