It may no longer exist but Woolworths is one of those high street chains that is remembered with great affection by so many people from across our areas and beyond

We have been looking back through our archives and are again pleased to bring you some more pictures showing how many of our traditional high streets have changed over the years and earlier, including a look back to the Walthamstow branch of the company.

The junction of Blackhorse Road and High Street, Walthamstow in 2015

The junction of Blackhorse Road and High Street, Walthamstow in 2015

The focus is also on roads and shops in Leytonstone, Waltham Abbey and Wanstead this week.

The Welsh Harp pub, in Market Square Waltham Abbey, in 1903

The Welsh Harp pub, in Market Square Waltham Abbey, in 1903

Market Square, Waltham Abbey, in 2015

Market Square, Waltham Abbey, in 2015

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Undated image of shops in High Road Leytonstone at the junction with Browning Road and the birthplace of Sir Morell Mackenzie. Picture: Vestry House Museum archive

High Road, Leytonstone, in 2015

High Road, Leytonstone, in 2015

High Street, Wanstead, around 1905. Picture: Vestry House Museum archive

High Street, Wanstead, around 1905. Picture: Vestry House Museum archive

High Street, Wanstead, in 2015

High Street, Wanstead, in 2015