Re: Fine Fare
Are you referring to the big Tesco that was at the bottom of Middle Street? If so, it first opened summer 1978 and shut spring 1992 when Tesco moved to the big superstore at Huish. Wilkinson took over the resulting empty building in August 1998.
Prior to summer 1978, Tesco was where Boots is now. The ground floor of the main part was the food hall, whereas the bit next-door up (unit 37A) was Tesco wine shop. The Middle Street entrance was the same place as Boots Middle Street entrance is now, though it was different doors and shop front. As you went in the said entrance, the escalator was in front of you where it is now (albeit not the same one, it was a much older one) which led to the first floor - which is where the home 'n' wear dept was. The only staircase for customer use was the one at the front right of the building (just like Boots still has); the back one was then fire exit only, not for customer use as now. Of course the far back bit of the ground floor which is a Quedam unit didn't exist then. Do you remember that Tesco store?
Originally posted by Derekflint
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Prior to summer 1978, Tesco was where Boots is now. The ground floor of the main part was the food hall, whereas the bit next-door up (unit 37A) was Tesco wine shop. The Middle Street entrance was the same place as Boots Middle Street entrance is now, though it was different doors and shop front. As you went in the said entrance, the escalator was in front of you where it is now (albeit not the same one, it was a much older one) which led to the first floor - which is where the home 'n' wear dept was. The only staircase for customer use was the one at the front right of the building (just like Boots still has); the back one was then fire exit only, not for customer use as now. Of course the far back bit of the ground floor which is a Quedam unit didn't exist then. Do you remember that Tesco store?
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