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.

Manager of Booths Carnforth Steve Allan with staff in the new cafe.

21. Supermarket memories

Manager of Booths Carnforth Steve Allan with staff in the new cafe. Photo: Nigel Slater

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The petrol station closed at Asda in Lancaster when fuel ran out following panic buying in 2012.

22. Supermarket memories

The petrol station closed at Asda in Lancaster when fuel ran out following panic buying in 2012. Photo: Garth Hamer

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MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale, Geraldine Smith, launches Operation Christmas Child at Asda in Lancaster, with Asda events co-ordinator, Jo Wilcock and helpers Sheila Duffield, Anne Wardlaw, Judith White and Frank White.

23. Supermarket memories

MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale, Geraldine Smith, launches Operation Christmas Child at Asda in Lancaster, with Asda events co-ordinator, Jo Wilcock and helpers Sheila Duffield, Anne Wardlaw, Judith White and Frank White. Photo: Garth Hamer

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John Murray of All Ways Chem-Dry Cleaners experienced what it was like to sit in a bath of custard at Morrison's supermarket in Morecambe. John was taking part in fundraising for Comic Relief day in 1997.

24. Supermarket memories

John Murray of All Ways Chem-Dry Cleaners experienced what it was like to sit in a bath of custard at Morrison's supermarket in Morecambe. John was taking part in fundraising for Comic Relief day in 1997. Photo: LORNE CAMPBELL

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