Take a trip down memory lane!
It's easy to forget some of the many shops that once defined our high streets and neighbourhoods.
These photos capture just a fraction of the hundreds of stores that were regular shopping spots for so many of us.
While most have sadly closed their doors, a few remarkably remain open, standing the test of time!
Every image here was taken in Hampshire during the 1970s, showing shops in busy complexes, on main streets, and even hidden away on quieter roads.
Wherever their location, they're bound to bring back memories.
Share your memories in the comments below!
Ted's Fish & Chips, Far East
Ted's Fish & Chips, Far East restaurant and Coral bookmakers in Bedford Place. April 1980.
Regional Tyre Services Ltd, Clarence Stores
Picture showing Regional Tyre Services Ltd and Oxfam charity shop on Shirley Road. 1971.
The Wine Market, Boots, Dewhurst
Boots, Radio Rentals, The Wine Market, Dewhurst and Woolworths in Ringwood.
FS Assurance and Mr Exhaust
Traders on Commercial Road including FS Assurance Limited and Mr Exhaust in the 1970s.
Wimpy
Wimpy burger bar on London Road.
Cromptons
Cromptons stationers on the corner of Howard's Grove and Shirley High Street, 1976.
Lady K, Gerrards
Lordshill District Centre in 1978 including Lady K clothing store and Gerrards florist.
Martins, JD Mallinson Ltd
Lordshill District Centre in 1978 including Martins newsagents and JD Mallinson Ltd pharmacy,
City Photographic
City Photographic on Bedford Place in 1971. Shop moved to number 36 Bedford Place in 1979. Picture: Roger Buitterfield.
Bedford
Bedford Seafood Restaurant on Bedford Place in 1971. Picture: Roger Butterfield.
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