Bank Holiday Britain

Albert Street, Leith, Edinburgh

“Onions are an essential, healthy food for the modern consumer.”
source: British Onions

The Rockery, Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea

“Have you ever wondered how we get the letters into lettered rock, how the BLACKPOOL gets into Blackpool Rock or how we get the BRIGHTON into Brighton Rock? Well here’s how.”
source: Sweet Thoughts

photo by Sam Oakley

Tesco, Musselburgh

“Accidents can happen at school, on the road, in a playground or play area, in a shop or supermarket… Pinstripe make it easy for you to claim compensation.”
source: Pinstripe

South Clerk Street, Edinburgh

“People love finding a bargain, and pound shops follow on from things like antique shops and flea markets, because you’re never quite sure what kind of a great deal you’re going to come across. And of course, if what you buy isn’t that great, you’ve only spent a pound on it.”
source: startups.co.uk

Woolworths, High Street, Musselburgh

“Most violent incidents involve theft, troublemakers, angry customers and drunk, drugged or disturbed customers.”
source: Business Link

Tom's Bargain Centre, Alexandra Road, Cleethorpes

“Great activities, quality accommodation and top nightlife are our ingredients for a superb Hen night. What are yours?”
source: Maximise Hen Weekends

Tesco, Musselburgh

“The price of alcohol in shops has halved in real terms in 20 years, leading to a large increase in home consumption and, health experts say, Britain’s problem with alcohol abuse. Shop sales of alcohol have more than doubled from £6.4bn to £13bn since 1996.”
source: The Guardian

Woolworths Big W store, Milton Link, Milton Road, Edinburgh

“Bargain hunters are expected to flock to Woolworths branches as a store closure sale starts at all its 815 outlets across the country … Woolworths had been due to celebrate its 100th anniversary next year. Its first UK store opened in Liverpool in 1909.”
source: bbc.co.uk

Linkview House, Leith

“Stable design, double ball-bearing castor head provides easy manoeuvrability, even when fully loaded. Comes with a folding baby seat as standard.”
source: John Ellis Shop Equipment Ltd

Digby Greenways housing estate, Bethnal Green, London

“If you are bringing in alcohol or tobacco goods and we have reason to suspect they may be for a commercial purpose, a Customs officer may ask you questions and make checks … You are particularly likely to be asked questions if you have more than: 3200 cigarettes, 200 cigars, 400 cigarillos, 3kg tobacco, 110 litres of beer, 90 litres of wine, 10 litres of spirits, 20 litres of fortified wine (such as port or sherry). The officer will take into account all the factors of the situation and your explanation.”
source: HM Revenue & Customs

photo by Sam Oakley