THE photographs selected today are a nostalgic reminder of our local shops, so many of which have disappeared from the street scene. 

Who doesn’t remember popping to the local corner shop to buy a pint of milk, or calling in to the sweet shop for a quarter of their favourite sweets? 

Read more: Milk bars were the place to be seen for Worcester teenagers

Worcester Life Stories is a collaborative project bringing local people together through shared stories of the city of Worcester.

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It is co-led by Dr Natasha Lord, Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust and Sheena Payne-Lunn, Worcester City Council.

For further information or to share your stories visit worcesterlifestories.org.uk, our Facebook page or Twitter @worlifestories.

You can also email worcesterlifestories@gmail.com or call 01905 721133.

You can also share your memories and photos on Facebook – search for We grew up in Worcester, where you’ll find many interesting memories and pictures of Worcester going back over the decades.