Store manager Gary Bartholomew opens the new Asda store at the former Netto on Lancaster Road with the help of Sophie Fish (left) from the Morecambe Ladies football team, watched by colleagues from the new Asda.placeholder image
Store manager Gary Bartholomew opens the new Asda store at the former Netto on Lancaster Road with the help of Sophie Fish (left) from the Morecambe Ladies football team, watched by colleagues from the new Asda.

32 super photos of Lancaster and Morecambe supermarkets and shoppers through the years

By Debbie Butler
Published 23rd Sep 2026, 12:04 GMT

Looking through our photo archives, we came across scores of pictures taken by our photographers at supermarkets in the Lancaster and Morecambe district.

These 41 photos feature staff, customers, fundraising events, trolley dash and store openings though the years.

They are sure to bring back memories for many.

Staff at Carnforth Booths held a host of fun filled activities from the warmth and comfort of their trusty onesies and favourite pyjamas.

13. Supermarket memories

Staff at Carnforth Booths held a host of fun filled activities from the warmth and comfort of their trusty onesies and favourite pyjamas. Photo: Submit

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A guess the value of a hamper competition organised by Lancaster Honda and Lancaster Volkswagen and held at Asda's 30th birthday party was won by David Griffiths from Lancaster. David is pictured receiving his prize from Lancaster Honda accounts manager Natalie Williams (right) and Asda People Services Manager Eloise Castagnini.

14. Supermarket memories

A guess the value of a hamper competition organised by Lancaster Honda and Lancaster Volkswagen and held at Asda's 30th birthday party was won by David Griffiths from Lancaster. David is pictured receiving his prize from Lancaster Honda accounts manager Natalie Williams (right) and Asda People Services Manager Eloise Castagnini. Photo: Nigel Slater

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Staff from Tesco Lancaster Levi Watts, Aiden McQuin, Chris Coombe, Terry Anderson and Sandra Slusarczyk during their findraising for their chosen charity The Alzheimer's Society.

15. Supermarket memories

Staff from Tesco Lancaster Levi Watts, Aiden McQuin, Chris Coombe, Terry Anderson and Sandra Slusarczyk during their findraising for their chosen charity The Alzheimer's Society. Photo: NIGEL SLATER

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The first customers enter Morecambe's new Asda on Lancaster Road after its official opening.

16. Supermarket memories

The first customers enter Morecambe's new Asda on Lancaster Road after its official opening. Photo: Garth Hamer

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