Talk by Richard Hornsey, Associate Professor of Modern British History, University of Nottingham.
Between the wars, multiple stores like Boots, Marks & Spencer and Woolworths became more integral to everyday life. Join us to explore how the chain store’s scale and uniformity altered the shopping experience.
For more information on who qualifies for concessions, please visit our booking tickets page.
Image: Boots Lister Gate, Nottingham store, c1950s courtesy of Boots Archive.
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